News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, October 9, 2014       Sexual Assault - C14-214642 On October 7, 2014 at approximately 8:15 p.m., a 25 year-old female was walking southbound over the Slaw Rebchuk Bridge when she encountered an unknown male asking for a cigarette.   The female declined and continued on her way. The male proceeded to follow her while attempting to engage in further conversation.   The female requested that she be left alone when the suspect groped her in the upper and lower body. The victim defended herself and the suspect eventually fled the area.   The victim was not injured.   The suspect is described as a Black male, medium complexion, in his early 20's, 5'8" tall, slim build, wearing: dark clothing and carrying a single strap black duffle bag over his shoulder.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Division 11 Crime Unit. Anyone with additional information regarding the incident and/or the suspect is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6668 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).      Commercial Robbery – C14-215116 On October 8, 2014, at approximately 11:05 a.m., a lone male entered a business located in the 600 block of Balmoral Street and placed an order for purchase.   While the employee was preparing the order, the suspect produced a weapon and demanded money. The victim called out for help and the suspect fled the business on foot empty handed.   The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, in his 40's, 6'2" tall, medium build and bald. The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with additional information regarding the incident and/or the suspect is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).     Commercial Robbery – C14-215285 On October 8, 2014, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a male entered a store located in the 400 block of Carlton Street and confronted an employee.   The suspect proceeded behind the counter and began robbing the business of an undisclosed amount of cigarettes. Prior to fleeing, the suspect threatened to harm the 26 year-old male employee.   At approximately 4:55 p.m., Patrol members identified and took custody of the male suspect who was still in the area.   Members of the Major Crimes Unit continued with the investigation.   Randy Gerald MCKENZIE, 23 years-old of Winnipeg has been charged with the following offences due to his alleged involvement:   Robbery Uttering Threats Fail to Comply with Probation Order   He was 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.