Public Advisory - Winnipeg Police Service

See CORRECTION below in red     Thursday, March 6, 2014     PUBLIC ADVISORY The Winnipeg Police Service has received several reports over the past week of phone calls being made by persons claiming to be a police officer or a government official.  The caller demands the victim to pay money to prevent them or a family member from being arrested.  The WPS advises that these calls are not legitimate and would like your assistance in identifying the persons making these phone calls.   If you do receive such a phone call, please make note of the incoming phone number and details of the conversation.  At the conclusion of the call activate the call trace feature on your land line (*57) and then contact police at 204-986-6222.     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.