News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, January 6, 2014       COMMERCIAL ROBBERIES – MEDICATION STOLEN - ARRESTS  C14-0002664 Between December 2, 2013 and January 4, 2014, a pharmacy located in the 1400 block of Henderson Highway was robbed of prescription medication on three separate occasions.   On December 2, 2013 at 6:05 p.m., a male suspect entered the business and confronted staff. A handgun was produced and undisclosed amount of medication was stolen.   On December 18, 2013 at 10:45 a.m., a male suspect attended to the same business and confronted staff in a similar fashion. A handgun was produced and again, an undisclosed amount of medication was taken by the suspect.   On January 4, 2014 at 3:15 p.m., a male suspect attended to the same business and robbed the pharmacy of an undisclosed amount of prescription medication. The male suspect fled in a vehicle which was being operated by a female suspect.  At approximately 4:20 p.m., members of the Tactical Support Team, Patrol members and members of the Canine Unit located the male suspect in the area of Beaumont Street and McGillivray Boulevard. He was arrested and taken into custody. A short time later, the female suspect was located in a vehicle while in the area of the 2100 block of Pembina Highway. She was also arrested and taken into custody.   A black, air-powered, BB gun and a quantity of prescription medication was recovered by officers. The investigation continued by members of the Major Crimes Unit.   Antonio COURCHENE, 29 years-old has been charged with the following offences due to his alleged involvement: Armed Robbery using a firearm x 3 and Disguise with Intent x 3.     He was detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.   A 29 year-old female is facing a charge of: Armed Robbery using a Firearm. She was released on a Promise to Appear.     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.