News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Saturday, October 12, 2013       ROBBERY INVESTIGATIONS – ARREST C13-204891 Between May 2013 and October 2013, several strong-arm robbery and commercial robbery incidents occurred at various locations within the City of Winnipeg. As a result, members of the Major Crimes Unit and East District Crime Unit became involved.   The incidents are as follows:   May 5th – female victim robbed of cash – 1500 block of St. Mary's Road.   June 28th – stolen property is pawned as a result of a previous vehicle break-in.   August 8th – gas station robbed of cash - 1400 block of St. Mary's Road.   September 20th - female victim robbed of cash – 1500 block of St. Mary's Road.   October 6th - female victim robbed of cash – 1500 block of Regent Avenue West.   October 7th - gas station robbed of cash – 1100 block of Nairn Avenue.   October 10th – drug store robbed of cash – 2200 block of Pembina Highway.    It's alleged that the suspect was either armed and/or made attempts to conceal his identity during the robbery incidents. No one was injured.   Due to the collaborative efforts by the Major Crimes Unit and East District Detectives, the suspect was identified and arrested on October 10th.   Shahn HUNTER, 42 years-old has been charged with: Robbery with a Weapon x 5, Robbery, Disguise with Intent x 4, Possess Property Obtained by Crime and Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance x 7.   He was detained.     SERIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION C13-209403 On October 12, 2013 at approximately 1:00 a.m., officers responded to a collision which was reported to have occurred in the area of Pembina Highway and Jubilee Avenue.   As a result of the collision, a 22 year-old male was transported in critical condition.   The investigation has revealed that a tow-truck was parked in a southbound direction on Pembina Highway assisting motorists involved in an unrelated matter. It was during this time, a Ford Focus also travelling in a southbound direction, rear-ended the unoccupied tow-truck causing a serious collision.   Members of the Central Traffic Unit were notified and continue to investigate.   Alcohol does not appear to be a factor.   Southbound Pembina Highway was closed to traffic for a period of time, but has since re-opened.   Anyone with information regarding the collision is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6271.    For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.