Thursday, May 30, 2013
BREAK AND ENTER INVESTIGATIONS- ARREST C13-102625
On May 29th, 2013 just after 3:30 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service Division 13 members responded to the 300 block of Egez Street for a report of a possible break and enter to a garage.
Uniform patrol officers responded quickly and with the assistance of a canine unit and alert citizens, a suspect was located and he was taken into custody without incident.
As a result of a lengthy investigation by members of the Division 13 Crime Unit, it was learned that during the overnight hours of May 28th into May 29th, 2013,a number vehicles and garages were broken into with a variety of property being removed.
In each of these incidents the vehicles and the garages that were entered were not locked at the time.
A 16 year old male youth, who has been released on a promise to appear, will be facing the following charges:
- Break and enter to commit indictable offence x 4
- Break and enter with intent x 8
- Mischief enjoyment of property x 5
The Winnipeg Police Service is asking citizens remove or conceal their garage door openers when leaving their vehicles. Always remember to lock your doors on your vehicles and garages.
For additional information regarding Residential Home Security Crime Prevention, please visit the following link:
http://www.winnipeg.ca/police/TakeAction/residential_security.stm
COMMERCIAL ROBBERIES- UPDATE ARREST C13-186083
As a result of the continued investigation by members of the Major Crimes Unit, on May 29th, 2013 shortly after 9:00 a.m., the suspect male was located within the 600 block of Furby Street where he was taken into custody without incident.
The Winnipeg Police Service would like to thank both the members of the media and the public for their assistance in identifying this suspect male.
Darcy Ryan MCKENZIE, 32 years of Winnipeg, has been charged with four counts of Robbery with a Weapon and Breach of Probation for his alleged involvement in these incidents.
McKenzie has been detained.
Released on: Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
COMMERCIAL ROBBERY INVESTIGATIONS- PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUIRED C13-29442
The Winnipeg Police Service Major Crimes Unit is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the male subject who is believed to be responsible for a series of commercial robberies occurring at various businesses within the City of Winnipeg between September 2012 and February 2013.
Anyone knowing the identity or recognizing this male subject is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
CHILD ADANDONMENT INVESTIGATION- ARREST C13-102192
On May 28th, 2013 shortly before 2:00 p.m., Winnipeg Police Service East District Officers were called to a St. Vital residence for the report of children who had been left unattended. A home day care was being operated at this residence.
Upon arrival, police learned that a parent had attended to the residence to pick up their child when it was determined that there was no caregiver on site. Entry was made into the residence and all children found within, were found to be in good health. The six children ranged in age from one year to five years old.
As a result of this investigation it is estimated that the children were left unattended for a minimum of one hour.
A 33 year old female from Winnipeg is facing Child Abandonment charges in relation to this incident. She has been released to appear in court at a later date.
All appropriate notifications have been made, including all of the involved families.
This unlicensed daycare is no longer operational.