News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Stolen Medication – R14-27700 On April 16, 2014 the Winnipeg Police Service received the report of a person having been robbed in the area of Magnus Avenue and Parr Street.   Officers met with 30 year old victim who advised that around 9:30 a.m. today he had been walking in the above area when he was confronted by three male suspects, one armed with a weapon.  The suspects demanded and received personal property from the victim.  Among other things, stolen were the following medications: 29 Tablets Metamorphine 29 Tablets Glyburide 45 Tablets Tylenol 3 30 Tablets Xanax The Winnipeg Police Service reminds the public that taking large quantities of these medications alone or in combination with other drugs or alcohol could be dangerous to your health or fatal. Telephone Advertising Scam The Winnipeg Police Service continues to receive complaints regarding the solicitation of advertising monies.   In each incident the complainant reports that they have received a call from an unknown male.  This male states that he is selling advertising space in the 'Winnipeg Police Service Magazine', 'Winnipeg Police Service Association News' or some similar non-existent publication.   It appears that the suspect(s)'s attempts have been unsuccessful to date.   Neither the Winnipeg Police Service nor the Winnipeg Police Association solicits funds over the phone.   Anyone receiving a call of this nature should report the matter to the police non-emergency-line at 204-986-6222.  If you have been contacted and provided information to the caller, you should contact police as well as your credit card company.   The Winnipeg Police Service would like to remind the public to be vigilant when receiving telephone calls from persons soliciting donations.  If you are unsure of the legitimacy of the caller, get a call-back number and confirm directly with the agency prior to providing any personal or credit card information.  If you are unable to confirm the legitimacy of the caller, decline the request.   People wishing to learn more about combating fraud are encouraged to visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website. They provide a wealth of information of how to recognize, report and help stop frauds.   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.