News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, December 19, 2013 UPDATE – MALE ARRESTED – On December 17, 2013 LAWSON was arrested by members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police north of Gimli and later turned over to members of the Winnipeg Police Service.   The Winnipeg Police Service would like to thank the media and public for their assistance in this matter.   Monday, December 9, 2013   PUBLIC ADVISORY - MALE WANTED   C13-251036 As a result of an on-going drug investigation, 39 year-old, Jayson Alexander LAWSON (BALODIS) is currently wanted by the Winnipeg Police Service.   LAWSON is described as: male, Caucasian, 5'11" tall, 152 lbs., thin build, brown hair and hazel eyes.    Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to call police at 204-986-6222 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).   LAWSON may be armed and should not be approached. If located contact police immediately.     ATTEMPT VEHICLE ROBBERY – C13-260098 On December 18, 2013 at approximately 9:30 p.m. the Winnipeg Police Service received the report of an attempt vehicle robbery that had just occurred in the 1200 block of St Mary's Road.   Officers met with the 19 year old victim who advised that she had been walking to her vehicle when a female armed with bear spray approached and demanded her car keys.  When the victim refused the female sprayed her and then fled with three other suspects who had been standing nearby.   The victim did not require medical attention.   The suspect is described as: 17-20 years of age, 5'2" tall with a small build and blonde hair.  She was wearing a hip-length jacket with fur trimmed hood.   The three other suspects consisted of two males and a female.   The investigation is continuing by members of the East District Crime Unit.  Anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-2857 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.