Public Advisory - Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, December 15, 2014        Public Advisory – Suspicious Black Van Recently, the Winnipeg Police Service has been made aware of information being shared on social media regarding a poster offering help to youth and the homeless.   The poster is titled, "The Big Black Van Crew" and the content of the poster offers medical screening, clean needles, food and other unknown services.   At this time, no reports have been received confirming that these services are actually being offered by the occupant(s) of this van. Several reports on social media have indicated that a van matching the one on the poster has been seen on more than one occasion within the City of Winnipeg.   Based on information gathered to date, this matter appears to be a hoax. Despite this, the Winnipeg Police Service is requesting that citizens not approach or accept services being offered by person(s) associated to this particular van and/or poster.   If anyone has further information to provide regarding this van or the posters being circulated, please contact members of the Division 11 Crime Unit at 204-986-6668.        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.