News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, October 1, 2018     Robbery - Arrests: C18-209330 On September 30, 2018, between 3:20 p.m. and 3:45 p.m., Winnipeg Police received several reports of Robberies committed by four youths.     The first victim, a 35-year-old female, was walking in the area of Furby Street and Ellice Avenue when a group of youths attempted to steal her jacket and belongings. The victim was punched several times. The suspects fled when a bystander intervened. The victim later sought medical treatment.      A second victim, a 19-year-old female, was in the 300 block of Balmoral Street when she was attacked by a group of youths, one armed with a small knife. The suspects struck the victim several times and stole her cell phone and wallet. The victim was treated in hospital.     The same youths then approached an unidentified female in the area of Edmonton Street and Portage Avenue and asked for a cigarette. When the female declined, the youths attempted to rob the victim of her purse, kicking her while she was on the ground.  A bystander intervened and the suspects fled.     The bystander notified police that the suspects boarded a bus. General Patrol officers attended and located the suspects in the area of Portage Avenue and Waterfront Drive. The stolen cell phone and a small knife were recovered.     Four youths, a 14-year-old male and three females, ages 14, 15, and 16 have been charged with Robbery X3 and Possess Weapon. They have been detained at the Manitoba Youth Centre.     This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477). 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.