Sunday, January 6, 2013
COMMERCIAL BREAK & ENTER ARREST – C12-169651
On August 22, 25, November 3 & 7, 2012 the accused broke into the same business in the 200 block of Bannatyne Avenue and stole various liquors.
On November 7, 2012 the accused broke into a business in the 200 block of Stanley Street and stole electronic equipment.
On December 22 & 30, 2012 the accused broke into a business in the first 100 block of Princess Street and stole various liquors.
Due to the efforts of Uniform Patrol, the Division 11 Crime Unit and members of the Forensic Identification Section a suspect was identified.
On Friday, January 4, 2013 at approximately 6:45 p.m., officers located the male suspect at a residence in the downtown area of the city. He was arrested and taken into custody without incident.
Terrance SINCLAIR, 20 years of Winnipeg is facing multiple court order breaches and property related offences due to his alleged involvement.
He was detained at the Winnipeg Remand Centre.
MARIHUANA GROW OPERATION ARREST – R13-001282
As previously released, on Saturday, January 5, 2013 Emergency Personnel were dispatched to the 700 block of Victor Street for the report of a working fire which involved 4 separate residences. C13-002908 refers.
Once the fire(s) were under control a marihuana grow operation was discovered in one of the residences. This grow operation was not the cause of the fire.
The investigation continued by members of the Green Team.
Located within the residence were:
- 82 marihuana plants with an estimated street value of $91,840.00.
- Grow equipment valued at $3,000.00
A 39 year old male resident was arrested and later released on a Promise to Appear.
RESIDENTIAL FIRE – C13-003084
On Saturday, January 5, 2013 at approximately 1:30 p.m. Emergency Personnel were dispatched to the 800 block of Main Street for the report of a working fire.
Investigation has revealed that the fire started in a suite on the 5th floor of the building.
A 77 year old male was transported to hospital in unstable condition but was later upgraded to stable.
The cause of the fire is believed to be due to careless smoking and total damage is estimated at $200,000.00.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON – C13-002483
On Friday, January 4, 2013 at approximately 7:00 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service members were dispatched to the area of Keewatin Avenue and Burrows Street regarding the report of a Suspicious Person.
Officers met with the complainant who advised that while she had been inside the store, an unknown male in a vehicle approached her four children waiting outside. This male asked if the elder two children if they would like his dog to take their two younger siblings for a ride. The children said no and all four went into the store to tell their mother.
The male is described as: Caucasian, 40-50 years of age, medium build, five o'clock shadow with short salt & pepper hair. He was wearing a large black sweater and blue jeans.
The dog is described as being gold in colour with a red body collar.
The vehicle is described as a white Jeep style with four doors and a black curved stripe at the rear quarter panel.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police or CrimeStoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).
MISCHIEF UNDER $5,000.00 ARREST – C13-003536
On Sunday, January 6, 2013 at approximately 2:15 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to the 400 block of Flora Avenue for the report of a youth who was out of control and damaging property.
Attending members located an intoxicated and uncooperative 16 year old male. To safely de-escalate the situation and subdue the accused, officers were forced to deploy their Electronic Control Device (Taser). As a result, the youth suffered a minor injury that required medical attention.
The accused was later detained at the Manitoba Youth Centre.
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 
