News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, September 2, 2014       Sexual Assaults Arrest – C14-186115 C14-186119 On September 1, 2014 members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to two separate incidents where adult females were approached while on City Transit and groped by an unknown male.    The initial incident occurred at approximately 10:15 a.m. when a female travelling on transit in the area of Portage Avenue and Balmoral Street was approached by unknown male and groped in the lower body. The victim moved seats and reported the incident to police.   At approximately 12:30 p.m., while travelling on transit westbound on Portage Avenue, a similar circumstance occurred where a female was groped. Police were called and responded to the area of Polo Park.   A male matching the description given by both victims was located and arrested by Division 11 Patrol members.   A 54 year-old male is facing the following charges:   Sexual Assault x 2   He was released on a Promise to Appear.      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.