News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, March 5, 2014         SEXUAL ASSAULT – INVESTIGATIONS   C14-14784   C11-132994       C08-142056 Between June and July 2008, a 29 year-old female had been taking driving lessons with a male instructor employed by a private driving school.   During four separate lessons, the male instructor would inappropriately touch the female student when explaining various driving techniques i.e.: driving in reverse, parallel parking or simply providing praise.   In June 2011, a 16 year-old female student received three driving lessons from the same male. During these occasions, the male instructor would inappropriately touch the female student in a similar fashion.   Reports were made, however charges were not pursued.   Most recently, in January 2014, an 18 year-old female encountered the same male instructor and a report of inappropriate touching was made to the Winnipeg Police Service.   Members of the Sex Crimes Unit continued to investigate.   On January 23, 2014, Jasbir, BRAR, 56 years-old of Winnipeg was arrested and charged with Sexual Assault due to his alleged involvement.   On March 4, 2014, BRAR was arrested again and charged with the following:   Sexual Assault x 2 Sexual Exploitation   He was released on a Promise to Appear.       INDECENT ACT   C14-46248 On March 4, 2014, at approximately 9:10 p.m., Patrol members responded to a fitness centre located in the 1900 block of Pembina Highway regarding a male performing an indecent act outside the business.   A 31 year-old female reported that a Caucasian, male, in his 40's, 5'6" tall, medium build, wearing a grey hoody, navy jacket and grey pants had been involved and was now following her.   No contact was made and no injuries were reported.   The male has not been located at this time.   Members of the West District Crime Unit continue to investigate. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-2877 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY   C14-46008 On March 4, 2014 at approximately 1:40 p.m., an armed male suspect, while concealing his identity entered a business located in the 1600 block of Regent Avenue West.   Once inside, a 62 year-old male employee was confronted and money was demanded. The suspect eventually fled in a vehicle empty handed.   No one was injured.   The suspect and vehicle is described as:   Male, 6'1" tall, medium build, dark brown eyes   Red/maroon, 4 door Grand Am, no hubcaps, approximately 2001       The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident 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.