News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Saturday, July 19, 2014   Homicide Investigation Update – C14-151050 As previously released, on July 18, 2014 at approximately 4:15 a.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to the 200 block of Salter Street for the report of a stabbing.   An adult female was located suffering from apparent stab wounds.  She was transported to hospital in critical condition where she later succumbed to her injuries.   The victim has been identified as Lorie Maureen BEARBULL, 37 years, of Winnipeg.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).     Strong-arm Robbery Update – Arrest - C14-147003 As previously released, on July 12, 2014, at approximately 4:00 p.m., three friends, two 18 year-old females and an 18-year-old male, left the Polo Park mall when they began walking to the creek area under the railway bridge east of Empress Street and Westway.   The group remained in the area taking pictures when they were confronted by several suspects. The three victims were surrounded at knifepoint and robbed of their property.   The male victim was assaulted in the upper body causing him to fall to the ground. One of the female victims was robbed of her bank card and PIN, resulting in an undisclosed amount of cash being withdrawn by the suspects.    The victims were held at knifepoint for nearly an hour and a half while the suspects robbed, threatened and assaulted the victims.   The victims were eventually allowed to leave and police were notified.   The male victim sustained minor injuries, however all three (victims) were robbed of their property. (Identification, Debit card, cash & cellular phones)    As a result of the continued investigation by the West District Crime Unit, suspects were identified.    On July 16, 2014 shortly after 3:00 p.m. two males, aged 17 and 19 years were arrested (previously released on July 17).   On July 18, 2014 at approximately 9:00 p.m. a third suspect was located and arrested without incident in the area of Pacific Avenue and Keewatin Street.   A 16 year-old male of Winnipeg has been charged with several offences for his alleged involvement.   He was detained in custody.   The investigation is continuing and further arrests are pending.   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.