News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday, August 3, 2014       Update - Financial Robbery – Arrest C14-161519 As previously released - On July 31, 2014 shortly after 3:00 p.m., Winnipeg Police Service members were dispatched to a bank in the 500 block of Main Street for the report of robbery that had just occurred.    Upon arrival officers learned that a lone female entered the bank and waited in line. When the suspect approached the 28-year-old female teller she immediately demanded money and indicated she had a gun. No gun was seen.   The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of cash and fled.    Investigators previously requested the public's assistance in identifying the female involved.    On August 2, 2014 at approximately 11:00 p.m., officers made contact with the suspect at which time she was placed under arrest.   Members of the Major Crimes Unit continued with the investigation.   Destinee STRANGER, 26 years of Winnipeg has been charged with Armed Robbery using a Firearm due to her alleged involvement.   She was remanded into custody.   The Winnipeg Police Service would like to thank the public and members of the media for their assistance.      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.