News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

 

Friday, October 17, 2014       Missing Person – Merissa SMITH – C14-221133 The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old female, Merissa SMITH.  She was last seen in the Windsor Park area during the evening of Wednesday, October 15th, 2014.   SMITH is described asa Caucasian female, 5'4" tall, 160 pounds, shoulder length straight black hair.  She was last seen wearing a grey sweater with a picture of a wolf on it, black pants and runners, riding a faded pink mountain bike.   Investigators are concerned for the well-being of SMITHand are asking anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to contact the Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit at 204-986-6250.     Public Advisory - Door-to-Door Canvassing     We All Have a Role to Play in Crime Prevention   Due to recent reports of a suspicious male canvassing in the Charleswood area, the Winnipeg Police Service would like to remind the public not to provide money to anyone soliciting funds without the proper credentials.  If in doubt, it is suggested that confirmation of a fundraising campaign be done prior to providing a donation.   Recognizing the importance citizens play in combatting crime, this advisory is aimed at residents city-wide to ensure they have the information they need to protect themselves from the possibility of being victimized.   Working together, we can and will keep crime in check.   A wealth of related crime prevention is available through our website under the Crime Prevention tab at the top of the page. Click on Neighbourhood Safety for more information:   http://www.winnipeg.ca/police/crime_prevention/neighbourhood_safety/   Anyone with further information regarding being approached in this manner is asked to contact West District Crime Unit Investigators at 204-986-2877.      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.