News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, March 20, 2015     Assault with a Weapon Investigation – C15-55017, C15-54928 On Wednesday, March 18, 2015, officers responded to two separate incidents involving a pellet gun being fired from a motor vehicle.   The first incident occurred in the area of Metz Street and Riel Avenue at approximately 6:10 p.m.   A 23-year-old male was struck by a plastic pellet when a vehicle, carrying two males, pulled up beside him and fired a pellet gun in his direction.   The second incident occurred in the first 100 block of Minnetonka Street at approximately 7:50 p.m.  A 9-year-old male was also struck by a plastic pellet in the same manner as the first incident.   Neither victim sustained any injuries.   The suspects are described as 2 Caucasian males.  The driver had short brown hair.   The vehicle is described as being a clean, newer white or grey, 4 door sedan without a front license plate.   Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the East District Crime Unit investigators at 204-986-2857 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).     Strong-arm Robbery Investigation – C15-55658 On Thursday, March 19, 2015, members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched for the report of a strong-arm robbery.   Officers learned that at approximately 4:20 p.m. a 17-year-old female was walking in the 300 block of Ainslie Street while a male passing by her, grabbed her, swung her around and knocked her to the ground.   The male suspect began to assault her about the upper body, while demanding her personal property.  The suspect managed to steal some personal items and then fled the area.   The victim was conveyed to hospital in stable condition with non-life threatening injuries.   The suspect is described as; Caucasian, 17-18 years old, 5'8" tall, skinny build, clean shaven, dressed in black clothing.   Members of the West District Crime Unit continue to investigate.  Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-2877 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).       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.