News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday, September 7, 2014   Robbery Arrest – C14-189715 Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on September 6, 2014 members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched for the report of a female having been robbed in the area of Qu'Appelle Avenue and Carlton Street.   Officers met with the 30-year-old, visibly pregnant, victim who related that she and her mother had been walking to the store when a male approached asking if she wanted to purchase drugs.  She declined and began to walk away at which time the suspect grabbed her purse in an attempt to steal it.  A brief struggle ensued which ended with the suspect making off with victim's purse.   The victim suffered minor injuries during the incident.   Members of the Division 11 Crime Unit continued with the investigation and were able to identify a suspect.   Later that morning, at approximately 6:00 a.m. Joseph Frederick PELLETIER, 35 years of Lake Manitoba First Nation was located and arrested in the downtown area without incident for his alleged involvement.   He has been charged with Robbery and was detained in 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.