News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, April 7, 2015       Fire Investigation – C15-68347 On April 6, 2015 at approximately 6:45 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a working fire at a vacant building located at 44 Hargrave Street.   As a result of the fire, a neighbouring building was evacuated which also sustained damage.   Witnesses have indicated that several youth were observed fleeing the area suggesting the fire was deliberately set. The suspects are described as three females and two males between 14-15-years-of-age.   At this time, damage is estimated at $1,000,000.00.   Members of the WPS Arson Unit have been notified and continue to investigate. Anyone with further information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6813 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).     Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision – C15-68746 On April 7, 2015 at approximately 9:05 a.m., emergency services responded to a serious motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian and Winnipeg transit bus.   As a result of the collision, the pedestrian involved succumbed to their injuries. The name, age and gender of the deceased will not be provided at this time as notifications are pending.   Traffic Collision Investigators have been notified and will remain in the area for several hours. Current road closures are as follows:   East and westbound Burrows Avenue Southbound Keewatin Street at Inkster Boulevard   Northbound Keewatin Street remains open   Anyone with information regarding the collision is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6271.   Thank you for your patience and cooperation.   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.