News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, September 7, 2018   Weapons – Arrest: C18-196212   On September 7, 2018, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service received a report of a male armed appeared to be a firearm in the 1400 block of Jack Blick Avenue.   A West District General Patrol unit arrived in the area a short time later and observed a male suspect enter Polo Park mall. Officers gave chase and took the male into custody in an adjacent parking lot. The male was found to be in possession of a black handgun-style pellet gun and bolt-cutters.   It is believed that the suspect had first stolen a pair of shoes from a nearby business. The suspect attended to another business and attempted to steal a locked bicycle using the bolt-cutters. He then pointed the weapon at an individual who had confronted him at which point the suspect fled on foot.   A 22-year-old male of Winnipeg has been arrested for:   - Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition - Possession of a Weapon - Pointing a Firearm - Mischief Under $5,000/Obstruct in Enjoyment - Theft Under $5000 For further information contact either:    Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer    Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer    Constable Tammy Skrabek, Public Information Officer    Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs        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.