News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, May 14, 2015   Arson Investigation – C15-94661 On May 10, 2015, shortly after 11:10 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were on patrol in the 500 block of Bannatyne Avenue when they, along with area residents, observed smoke coming from a vacant apartment block. Members of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service attended and were able to bring the fire under control. There were no reports of any injuries and damage is estimated at 2.4 million dollars.   An investigation was undertaken by the Office of the Fire Commissioner which has concluded that the fire was the result of Arson.   The investigation is now continuing by members of the Arson Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6813 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).   Indecent Act – C15-97186 On May 13, 2015, at approximately 5:50 p.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a report of an indecent act which had occurred approximately 10 minutes earlier on the Assiniboine Park footbridge at Portage Avenue and Overdale Street.   An adult female reported that she was out for a run and was crossing the bridge when a male approaching from the opposite direction exposed himself to her. The suspect was described as: while male, mid to late twenties, approximately 160 pounds, 5'7" in height, unshaven, wearing a dark grey hoodie, wide-leg baggy skater style jeans. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-2877 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 76-TIPS (8477).    For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, 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.