News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, October 2, 2018     Robbery - Arrests: C18-216691 On October 1, 2018, at approximately 2:10 p.m., Winnipeg Police responded to a report of a robbery with a firearm in the area of Portage Avenue and Vaughn Street. General patrol officers in the area observed two males fleeing in the area of Ellice Avenue and Vaughn Street. The males were taken into custody in the area of Qu'Appelle Avenue and Balmoral Street.     The victim, a 16-year-old male, advised that he just met the suspects, who were previously unknown to him, inside a nearby shopping center. Once outside, the suspects physically assaulted the victim, pointed a handgun at him, sprayed him with pepper spray and stole his victim's backpack.     The victim was transported to hospital in stable condition.     Brock Bentley MANN, am 18-year-old male of Winnipeg has been charged with: Armed Robbery using a Restricted Firearm of Prohibited Firearm Pointing a Firearm Use of Firearm During Commission of an Indictable Offence Possess of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order Carry Concealed Weapon, Prohibited Device, or Ammunition Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized   He has been detained at the Winnipeg Remand Centre.     A 17-year-old male has also been charged with similar offences and 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.