News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, May 22, 2014         Commercial Robbery Arrest – C13-157177 As previously released -On August 7, 2013 at approximately 10:20 a.m., an armed male suspect entered a jewelry store located in the 100 block of Lombard Avenue.   While inside, the suspect demanded everyone to get on the ground and began smashing display cases. The business was robbed of jewelry valued at over $100,000.00.   The suspect fled the city.   Members of the Major Crimes Unit were notified.   On May 16, 2014 at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the Major Crimes Unit located and arrested the male on Highway #1, west of Ellie, Manitoba.   Milorad NIKOLIC, 36 years-old of Toronto has been charged with the following offences due to his alleged involvement:   Robbery Disguise with Intent   He was remanded into custody.     Sexual Assaults – C14-103126 On May 20, 2014, between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., two separate incidents were reported to police indicating that an unknown male had groped two 17 year old females while walking in the area of Government Avenue and London Street.   The first female victim was groped to the lower body causing her to flee the area.   The second victim was approached from behind and grabbed in a "bear hug."   The suspect fled and is described as:   Male, tanned complexion, 5'11"- 6'00" tall, skinny build, wearing: a dark blue/grey or black hoodie with a white logo/letters/numbers in the middle of the back (possibly Adidas brand), black pants and tan/brown shoes.   The investigation is continuing by members of the East District Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact investigators at 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.