 Friday, October 31, 2014
Sexual Assault Arrest – C14-231716
On October 29, 2014 at approximately 2:30 p.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched for the report of a sexual assault that had just occurred on Niakwa Road.
Upon arrival, attending officers observed the suspect and arrested him without incident.
The 42-year-old victim advised officers that the suspect, known to her, had forced his way into her residence upon her opening the door. Once inside, the suspect struck the victim and then sexually assaulted her. The victim was able to break free and flee the residence at which time police were contacted.
Members of the Sex Crimes Unit continued with the investigation.
Jeffrey Alexander HILZ 52 years of Winnipeg has been charged with Sexual Assault Cause Bodily Harm, Overcome Resistance by Attempting to Choke, Suffocate or Strangle Another Person and Unlawfully in Dwelling House for his alleged involvement.
He was detained in custody.
Theft Arrests Update – R14-76792
As previously released, since late August of 2014, members of the West District Crime Unit have been involved in the investigation of seven incidents in which two or more individuals have entered clothing stores and stolen merchandise. They included: - August 27, 2014, 1400 block of Portage Avenue
- October 7, 2014 (twice), 500 block of Sterling Lyon Parkway
- October 20, 2014, 1700 block of Corydon Avenue
- October 20, 2014, 800 block of St. James Avenue
- October 22, 2014, 1400 block of Portage Avenue
- October 27, 2014, 2000 block of Corydon Avenue
Total value of the stolen property is estimated at $13,850.00.
Two of the individuals were linked to an incident from October 10, 2014 in which after refusing to pay for a cab ride, one of the suspects produced a weapon and threatened the driver.
On October 28, 2014 at approximately 3:00 p.m. three suspects attended to a clothing store in the 1700 block of Corydon Avenue and stole merchandise valued at $1300.00. While attempting to leave, they were confronted by staff at which time one of the suspects produced a weapon and threatened the employee after which all three made good their escape.
Investigators were able to identify three of the suspects and on October 29, 2014 all three were located and arrested without incident. They were later released via Promises to Appear.
On the evening of October 30, 2014 two further suspects were located and arrested without incident.
A 17-year-old female of Winnipeg has been charged with Theft Under $5,000.00 x 4, Fail to Comply Condition Undertaking x 4 and Breach of Recognizance x 4 for her alleged involvement. She was also processed on an outstanding Warrant of Arrest for Fail to Comply Condition Undertaking.
Matthew Nicholas BEAULIEU 18 years of Winnipeg has been charged with Robbery, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose and Fail to Comply Condition Undertaking for his alleged involvement in the October 28th incident.
Both were detained in custody.
The investigation is continuing and further arrest(s) are expected.
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