News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, March 3, 2014   ROBBERY ARRESTS – C14-44722 On March 2, 2014 shortly after 7:00 p.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to the area of The Forks for the report of a person having been robbed.   Officers met with the 31 year old victim who advised that he had been skiing on the river when he was confronted by three unknown males.  The suspects, one armed with a weapon, attempted to rob him of his wallet.  During the altercation the victim was stabbed in the upper body after which he was able to break free and flee to safety.   The victim was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.   The three accused were located in the area and arrested for their alleged involvement.   The investigation continued by members of the District 1 Crime Unit.   A 23 year old male from Winnipeg has been charged with Robbery and was detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.   Two youths, 16 & 17 years of age from Winnipeg, are each facing a charge of Robbery.  Both were released via 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.