News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, October 15, 2013     STABBING INVESTIGATION – PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUIRED   C13-176399 On September 1, 2013 at approximately 3:00 a.m., officers and other emergency personnel responded to the area of Jarvis Avenue and McKenzie Street regarding a stabbing incident involving a 31 year old male victim.   As a result, the victim was transported in critical condition, later upgraded to stable condition.   The investigation is on-going involving District 3 Detectives. Investigators are requesting the public's assistance in identifying the following male:              Anyone with information regarding the identity of this male is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-2848 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).     SEXUAL ASSAULT C13-209551 On October 12, 2013 at approximately 8:40 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a sexual assault incident that occurred earlier in the morning, in the area of the 1200 block of Burrows Avenue involving a 16 year old female victim.   It was reported that the victim had been walking eastbound on Burrows Avenue when she was approached by an unknown male. The male attempted to engage in a conversation, however the victim made every effort to distance herself and avoid the suspect.   The suspect continued to follow the victim at which point he groped her to the lower body multiple times. The victim fled and police were notified.   No arrest has been made at this time.   The suspect is described as: Male, Aboriginal in appearance, 35 years-old, 5'8" tall, average build and short black hair.       The investigation is continuing by District 3 Detectives.     Anyone with information regarding this incident or the dentity of the suspect is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-2848 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).      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.