News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, September 17, 2014       Stolen Vehicle Arrests – R14-66973 Between September 13 and September 14, 2014, a 2009 Kia Rio5 was stolen from the area of the 1000 block of Nairn Avenue and reported to police.   On September 16, 2014 at approximately 12:30 a.m., Patrol members observed the stolen vehicle being operated in the area of Alexander Avenue and Keewatin Street. A traffic stop was attempted however the driver and two other occupants fled from police by accelerating at a high rate of speed.   The vehicle was followed to the area of Pacific Avenue West and Oddy Street where the three suspects fled from the vehicle on foot.   A containment area was set up and with the assistance of the Canine Unit the three suspects were located and arrested without incident.   A 14-year-old male of Winnipeg has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000.00 for his alleged involvement.  He was detained at the Manitoba Youth Centre.   A 16-year-old male of Winnipeg is facing the same charge for his alleged involvement.  He was released via a Promise to Appear.   A second 14-year-old male of Winnipeg is facing charges of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000.00, Flight while Pursued by Peace Officer, Drive without or with invalid license, Drive without motor vehicle liability insurance & Drive motor vehicle while under 16 years of age for his alleged involvement.  He was released via a Promise to Appear.     Robbery, Theft and Break-In Investigation Arrests – C14-196638 Between December 2013 and September 2014, three male suspects became involved in a crime spree consisting of robbery, vehicle thefts and a break-in.   The incidents are as follows:   Robbery 1500 block of St. Mary's Road – victim bear sprayed – nothing stolen Vehicle stolen (Ford Explorer) – Louis Road Motor vehicle collision with stolen vehicle – Hay Street Stolen vehicle (Honda Civic) – 1000 block of Bairdmore Boulevard Motor vehicle collision with stolen vehicle – Pembina Highway and Kirkbridge Drive In possession of a stolen vehicle (GMC Sierra) In possession of a stolen vehicle (Ford Edge) Residential Break-in – Elm Park Road – vehicle stolen (Rav4)   On September 15, 2014, an off-duty officer observed the three suspects in the previously stolen Rav4 in the area of Montgomery Avenue.   Patrol members responded and all three were taken into custody. The investigation continued by members of the East District Crime Unit.   Austin GUIBOCHE 19 years-old, Hunter SCHWARTZ 18 years-old and a 14 year-old male have been charged with numerous offences due to their involvement.   They were remanded into custody.      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.