News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, April 18, 2014 Financial Robbery Update – Arrest - C14-66689 Since April 2, 2014 the Winnipeg Police Service has responded to the report of 5 financial robberies in the downtown area.  They include: April 2 – 200 block of Portage Avenue April 8 – 300 block of Portage Avenue April 11 – 600 block of Broadway April 14 – 600 block of Broadway April 17 – 200 block of Portage Avenue In each incident a lone male, with his identity concealed, approached a teller and produced a note demanding money.  An undisclosed amount of money was obtained in all five incidents.   The investigation continued by members of the Major Crimes Unit and as a result a suspect was identified.   On April 17 at approximately 10:30 p.m. the suspect was located and arrested in the downtown area for his alleged involvement.   Armand James DUBOIS 38 years of Winnipeg has been charged with Robbery x 5 and Disguise with Intent x 5.  He was also processed on an outstanding Canada Wide Warrant of Apprehension and Suspension.   DUBOIS was detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.     Residential Fire Update - Arrest – C14-76863 As previously released, on April 17, 2014, shortly before 1:30 a.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to the 500 block of Langside Street for the report of a residential fire.   With the assistance of Winnipeg Fire Paramedic personnel the lone male occupant was able to escape without injury.   Damage was estimated at $70,000.00.   The investigation continued by members of the Division 11 Crime Unit and the Arson Unit.   As a result of the investigation, Division 11 Crime Unit members arrested the male occupant located at the scene.   Gaelan Campbell Seames MELVIN 26 years has been charged with Arson Causing Damage to Property for his alleged involvement.   MELVIN was detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.   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.