Tuesday, November 25, 2014

News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Winnipeg Police Service

  

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

 
 

 
Update - Missing Person – Colten PRATT - R14-82271
 
The Winnipeg Police Service is again requesting the public's assistance in locating 26 year-old, Colten PRATT. As previously noted, PRATT was last seen in the downtown area of Winnipeg on Thursday, November 6, 2014. 
 
PRATT is described as an Aboriginal male, 5'10" tall, approximately 160 pounds, thin build, short brown hair and brown eyes. PRATT was last seen wearing a brown plaid jacket and blue jeans.
 
New information has come to light that PRATT may have been at the Regal Beagle Bar located at the Malborough Inn, 331 Smith Street, on the evening of Thursday, November 6, 2014, with an unidentified female. The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in identifying this potential witness.
 
  

Unknown female with Colten PRATT

 
Police are concerned his well-being and are asking anyone with information to contact the Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit at 204-986-6250.
 

Public Advisory- Increase In Thefts From Vehicles
 
Recently, East District members (District 4) have received an increase in reports regarding thefts from vehicles parked in personal driveways. 
 
One of the common things stolen is the garage door remote, which the suspects then use to enter the garage and or residence and steal further items.
 
Regardless of where you reside in the city, please consider the following break-in prevention tips: 

1. Keep your car visible

Avoid having your vehicle concealed by larger vehicles, fences or foliage; thieves like to work in private.

2. Don't make it easy

Keep windows closed and doors locked. Many thefts from vehicles are as a result of unlocked vehicles.

3. Vehicle alarm?

Don't forget to activate it.

4. Hide your valuables

Many smash-and-grab thieves act on impulse. So keep your stuff out of sight – either with you or in a locked trunk. Don't count on the glove box; thieves know to look there, and they're easy to break into.

And please remember, please don't leave you garage door remote inside your vehicle.

 
Grow Operation Arrest – R14-81525
On November 24, 2014, members of the Marihuana Grow Operation Unit with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team and Patrol members executed a Control Drug and Substance Act search warrant at a location in the 1300 block of Main Street.

A search of the premises revealed the following:

  • 261 Marihuana plants – valued at $292,320.00
  • 194 grams of dry marihuana – valued at $1,940.00
  • Grow operation equipment – valued at $14,000.00

A 55 year-old female was arrested. She is facing the following charges:

Produce a Scheduled Substance – Marihuana
Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Marihuana

She was released on a Promise to Appear.

 
Commercial Robbery – C14-251597
On November 25, 2014 at approximately 4:15 p.m., three suspects entered a cellular business located in the 2600 block of Portage Avenue. While there, one of the suspects began a conversation with staff about purchasing an IPhone 6. After the female suspect indicated that she wanted to make a purchase, the employee went to the back of the store to retrieve a phone. As she turned around with the phone, three suspects confronted her, one of which was armed.

The suspects demanded the phones and eventually fled with a large quantity.

Stolen – 25 x IPhone 6 (various colours – Gold, Silver& Grey) and Samsung Note 4

The suspects are described as:  

Suspect 1 – Male, Aboriginal in appearance, approximately 23 years-old, 5'7" tall, thin build and short black straight hair

Suspect 2 – Female, Aboriginal in appearance, early 20's, skinny build and straight black hair in a ponytail

Suspect 3 – Male, Aboriginal in appearance, early 20's, 5'7" tall and thin build

The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or if approached to purchase a phone as described, please contact investigators immediately at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).  

 
Vehicle Robbery – C14-249620
On November 22, 2014 at approximately 3:30 a.m., a taxi cab driver stopped at a gas station in the area of McPhillips Street and Selkirk Avenue. After getting fuel, the driver observed two unknown females get into his cab and attempt to drive off. The driver reached into the vehicle in attempt to stop the theft however, he was thrown from the vehicle. He sustained minor injuries.

As the suspects drove off, they struck one of the gas pump barriers. The suspects also struck a parked vehicle in the rear lane of the 800 block of Selkirk Avenue. It was at this time the suspects abandoned the stolen taxi and fled the area on foot.

The suspects are described as: females, 18-20 years-old, 5'4" tall, 150 pounds.

The investigation is continuing by members of the District 3 Crime Unit.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or further details regarding the suspects is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-2848 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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