Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Friday, December 21, 2012     UPDATE - POSTERS IN DOWNTOWN AREA – INVESTIGATION – R12-94319 As previously released- on Friday, September 14, 2012 at approximately 9:30 p.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the report of questionable and inappropriate posters that had been put on public display at various locations in the downtown area.    Officers located the posters which made allegations that City politicians and members of Winnipeg's Business community are involved in questionable business transactions.   Members of the WPS Major Crimes Unit launched an investigation into the posters and at this time, no person(s) have been positively identified as being responsible for creating or publicly displaying them.   Investigators further consulted with the Crown's Office regarding the content and the potential for criminal charges.   The Winnipeg Police Service has since been advised by the Crown that the content of the poster do not meet the standards required for successful prosecution.   Anyone that may have witnessed or have any further information regarding this matter is asked to contact police at 204-986-6219 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 Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca   Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police

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