News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, July 3, 2014   Assault With A Weapon Update – C14-139032 As released earlier today, on July 2, 2014 shortly before 10:00 p.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to the 1900 block of Portage Avenue for the report of a male having been stabbed.   Officers located a 44-year-old male suffering from upper body injuries as a result of having been stabbed.  He was transported to hospital in stable condition.   Initial investigation has revealed that the victim along with a friend had been sitting in a parked vehicle when a male on a bike hit them.  When the victim attended to the male to see if he was alright, the male produced and weapon, stabbed the victim and then fled on the bike.   The suspect below is described as: Possibly Caucasian, with darker skin, approximately 5'10" tall, early 20s with a slim build and brown hair.  He was riding a silver mountain bike and was noted to be carrying two spare bicycle tires.      Investigators in the West District Crime Unit are asking anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of the suspect above to contact them 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.