News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

 

Thursday, May 1, 2014       Update - Suspicious Package – Public Assistance Required – C14-61697 On March 26, 2014 at approximately 11:20 a.m., emergency personnel responded to the Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface regarding a suspicious package.    Patrol members, the Winnipeg Fire Department and members of the WPS Bomb Unit were notified and attended.   As a result, the college was evacuated and the area was secured.   A backpack containing an unknown item was left in a stairwell by a suspicious male. At approximately 3:00 p.m., members of the Bomb Unit deemed the area safe and identified the contents of the backpack as a HILTI hammer drill. The drill was later confirmed to be stolen.   The investigation has revealed that an unknown male attended to the campus in possession of the backpack. The male left the backpack behind and eventually left the area.   The suspect was caught on surveillance and is described as:   Male Caucasian 6'2" tall Slim build Dark navy blue ¾ length jacket w/hood Dark pants and boots Black toque – red and white stripes Eyeglasses Black mechanical gloves – tan or white patches       He left the area riding a red mountain bike. When leaving, he was observed to be wearing a black toque and baseball cap (khaki brown/green brim) underneath.   East District Patrol members continue to investigate. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is asked to contact 204-986-2857 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.