Thursday, March 31, 2016

News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Winnipeg Police Service

 

Thursday, March 31, 2106

 
Grow Operation Arrests – R16-16351
On Wednesday, March 30, 2016 after a lengthy investigation, members of the Marihuana Grow Operation Unit, with the assistance of both the Division 13 Community Support Unit and the Tactical Support Team executed a Controlled Drug and Substance Act search warrant in the 200 block of Queensbury Bay.

The following items were seized:

- Grow operation equipment valued at $3,800
- 115 marihuana plants with an estimated street value of $128,800
- Harvested marihuana with an estimated street value of $2,500
- Canadian currency totalling $787

A 63-year-old male resident was charged with Production of Marihuana, Possession (Marihuana) for the Purpose of Trafficking, and Possess Proceeds of Crime. He was released on a Promise to Appear.


Commercial Robbery Investigation – C16-63206
On Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Winnipeg Police General Patrol Units responded (for the second time in 24 hours) to a report of a Commercial Robbery in the 1100 block of Main Street. A male suspect, armed with a weapon, entered the business. He was able to grab an undisclosed amount of cash from an open till after confronting the lone employee. There were no injuries.

The suspect fled area. A Winnipeg Police K-9 Unit assisted, but was unsuccessful in locating the suspect.

The suspect was described as: male, medium height, wearing a light-coloured baggy jacket with a hood up, a black and red coloured toque and a neck warmer concealing his face.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).

   

Commercial Robbery Investigation – C16-63353
On Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Winnipeg Police General Patrol Units responded to a report of a Commercial Robbery in the 2100 block of Main Street.

A male suspect, armed with a weapon, entered the business and demanded money from the employee. The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. There were no injuries. 

The suspect is described as: Caucasian male, late 20's to early 30's, approximately 5'8", small to medium build, blond hair – almost bald. He was wearing a black hoodie with the hood up, a black coloured neck warmer over his face, black coloured ski jacket with stripes on the arms, and blue plaid over the hoodie. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).


Assault Investigation: Public assistance requested – C16-56277
On Sunday, March 20, 2016, Winnipeg Police General Patrol responded to a report of an assault call that occurred at a restaurant located in the 2000 block of Pembina Highway. During this incident, one victim was assaulted in the upper body, and numerous other patrons were pepper-sprayed.

An investigation by members of the District 2 Crime Unit has resulted in arrest warrants being issued for the following two suspects:


Zuhair MOHAMMAD, 21 years,
DOB: March 2, 1995



Zuhur MOHAMMAD-ZARIF, 23 years
DOB: April 25, 1992

Anyone with information regarding this incident or further details regarding the suspects involved are asked to contact investigators at either (204) 986-2877, (204) 986-2842 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
Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs


Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email:
WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca

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