News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, May 23, 2014         Commercial Robbery Arrests – C14-104579 On May 22, 2014 at approximately 1:15 a.m., a lone male suspect attended to a convenience store located in the 800 block of Regent Avenue West and confronted staff.   The suspect immediately discharged a canister of bear spray striking one of the employees. The suspect then robbed the business of an undisclosed amount of merchandise before fleeing.   Emergency services were notified and the victim was transported to hospital in stable condition.   The suspect met up with a second male suspect and began walking in the area of Brewster Street and Regent Avenue West.   West District Patrol members observed the suspects inside a bus shelter at which time they were taken into custody. Weapons, including the stolen merchandise were recovered.   An 18 year-old male and 15 year-old male are facing the following charges:   18 year-old male Robbery Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence Possession of a Weapon x 2 Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition x 2 Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon   He was released on a Promise to Appear.   15 year-old male Robbery Disguise with Intent Possession of a Weapon Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon   He was detained at the Manitoba Youth Centre.     Commercial Robbery – C14-104638 On May 22, 2014 at 3:50 a.m., an armed male suspect entered a convenience store located in the 900 block of Archibald Street and confronted staff.   Money and cigarettes were demanded and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount. No one was injured as a result of the incident.   The suspect is described as:   Male Fair complexion 25-30 years-old 6'00" tall Slim build   Members of the Major Crimes Unit have been notified and continue to investigate. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).     Suspicious Male – C14-103437 On May 20, 2014 at approximately 4:00 p.m., an 11 year-old male was walking home in the area of the 300 block of Lindenwood Drive East when he was confronted by an unknown male.   The suspect was observed to exit his vehicle and offer the child candy. The victim declined and began yelling for help. The suspect returned to his vehicle and left the area.   The suspect is described as: Male, Caucasian, 50 years-old, 6'00" tall, heavy build, short grey hair, wearing a dark jacket.   Members of the West District Crime Unit have been notified. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-2877 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.