News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, January 10, 2014 COMMERCIAL ROBBERY – C14-006599 On January 10, 2014 shortly after 4:00 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to a convenience store in the 1300 block of Main Street for the report of a commercial robbery.   Officers met with the clerk and a customer who advised that a lone male armed with a weapon had entered the store and immediately began demanding money.  The suspect proceeded to go behind the counter and take an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes.  The suspect then fled the store, followed by the clerk and customer; however he was able to make good his escape.   Neither the clerk nor customer was injured. The suspect is described as: Aboriginal in appearance, 5'8" tall with a skinny build and short dark hair.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspect(s) 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.