News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

 

Saturday, January 11th, 2014   COMMERCIAL ROBBERY – C14-7166 On January 10th, 2014 at approximately 8:30 pm, members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to the report of a commercial robbery at a convenience store in the 300 block of Manitoba Avenue.   Two armed male suspects entered the store and confronted a female employee. Shortly after, a male employee was alerted and came to help the female. A brief struggle ensued and both suspects fled the store with an undisclosed amount of money.   Both employees were uninjured as a result of the incident.   The first suspect is described as male, Aboriginal in appearance and 18 to 25 years-old.   The second suspect is described as male, 18 to 25 years-old.   Members of the Major Crimes Unit are continuing with the investigation. Anyone with information regarding this matter and/or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).   COMMERCIAL ROBBERY – C14-7119 On January 10th, 2014 at approximately 7:00 pm, members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to the report of a commercial robbery at a store in the 1000 block of Main Street.   A male suspect, believed to be armed, entered the store and stole an undisclosed amount of liquor before he fled.   There were no injuries as a result of the incident.   The suspect is described as male, Aboriginal in appearance, approximately 20 years-old, 5'8" to 5'10" tall and 150 lbs.   Members of the Major Crimes Unit are continuing with the investigation. Anyone with information regarding this matter and/or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477). ROBBERY ARRESTS - C14-5877 On January 9th, 2014 at approximately 8:30 am, a 55 year-old female in the 500 block of Machray Avenue was robbed of her personal property by a male and female suspect.   At approximately 8:45 am, the male and female suspect attended to the 600 block of Anderson Avenue where they entered a residence and stole personal property, including a credit card, belonging to a 63 year-old female.   The male and female suspect then attended to the Polo Park area where they used the stolen credit card.   At approximately 8:00 pm, the male and female suspect attended to the 300 block of Enfield Crescent where they forced their way into a residence. The male suspect armed himself with a weapon and used it in a threatening manner against a 52 year-old male. A struggle ensued and the male and female suspect fled the residence. The victim suffered minor injuries as a result of the incident.   Members of the District 3 Crime Unit continued with the investigations which lead to the arrest of the male and female suspect.   David JOYAL, a 31 year-old male, has been charged with the following due to his alleged involvement: Robbery Breach of Recognizance x 2 Fail to Comply with Probation Order Break Enter & Theft – Dwelling House Fraud Under $5,000 x 3 Break & Enter with Intent – Dwelling House Break, Enter and Steal a Firearm Armed Robbery using a Firearm Pointing a Firearm Possession of a Weapon Use of a Firearm During Commission of an Indictable Offence Tyrenne THOMAS, a 23 year-old female, has been charged with the following due to her alleged involvement: Robbery Fail to Comply with Probation Order x 3 Break Enter & Theft – Dwelling House Fraud Under $5,000 Both have been detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.    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.