Tuesday, April 29, 2014

News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Winnipeg Police Service

 

 Tuesday, April 29, 2014


Person Robbery – C14-85291
On April 27, 2014 at 11:00 p.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to the area of Ruskin Row and Wellington Crescent for the report of four males having been robbed.
 
The four victims advised that they had been approached by a male asking for a cigarette.  When told that they did not have one, the suspect produced a weapon and demanded their property.  All four males complied after which the suspect walked away and was seen to get into a waiting vehicle.
 
No injuries were reported.
 
The suspect is described as: Aboriginal in appearance, 25 - 28 years of age, 5'10" - 6' tall with a heavy build.  He was clean shaven with stubble under his chin and a possible tattoo of a flame on his right wrist.
 
The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).
 

Commercial Robbery – C14-85344
On April 28, 2014 shortly after 12:00 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service members were dispatched to a convenience store in the 1100 block of St Marys Road.
 
Officers met with the clerk who advised that an armed male with his identity disguised had entered the store.  The male demanded and received an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes after which he fled.
 
The clerk was not injured.
 
Suspect described as: approximately 5'8" tall with a slim - medium build.
 
The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to contact investigators 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
Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer


Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email:
WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca

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