News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, November 12, 2013         ATTEMPT KIDNAPPING – ARREST   C13-232366 On November 11, 2013 at approximately 3:00 p.m.,a 16 year-old female was walking in the area of Main Street and Bannerman Avenue when a red SUV was observed following her.   The driver of the vehicle pulled up beside the female and attempted to initiate contact by honking his horn. The female ignored his efforts and continued to walk southbound on Main Street.   The driver pursued the female and abruptly stopped his vehicle in the victim's path near Main Street and St. John's Avenue. It was at this time the male grabbed the victim by the arm and demanded that she get into the vehicle. The victim pulled away and managed to break free. The suspect then produced a plastic bottle and threw it toward the victim, striking her to the lower body.   The suspect fled and police were notified.   Several Patrol Units responded to the area. At approximately 3:45 p.m., officers observed a vehicle in the area of Salter Street and Magnus Avenue matching the description of the suspect vehicle. A traffic stop was initiated and a lone male occupant was arrested.   Members of the Majors Crimes Unit continued to investigate.   Julian LITTLECHIEF, 27 years-old of Saskatchewan has been charged with the following due to his alleged involvement:   Kidnapping – Attempt Assault with a Weapon   He was detained at the Winnipeg Remand Centre.     *******************************************************************************************************     For further information regarding personal safety, click on the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, "Kids in the Know" link below: http://www.kidsintheknow.ca/app/en/parents     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY C13-232740 On November 12, 2013 at approximately 1:15 a.m., an armed male suspect entered a convenience store located in the 400 block of Edison Avenue.   The suspect proceeded behind the counter while confronting two male employees. An undisclosed amount of merchandise was stolen and the suspect fled. No injuries were sustained.   The suspect is described as: Male, Caucasian, 23-24 years-old and 6'0" tall.   Members of the Major Crimes Unit have been notified and continue to investigate. Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers 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.