News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, March 30, 2016 Serious Assault Investigation C16-62624 On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at approximately 6:00 p.m., Winnipeg Police general patrol units responded to a report of an assault that had just occurred in the vicinity of Portage Avenue and Vaughan Street. Officers located an injured 19 year-old male victim on the sidewalk. The victim was conveyed to hospital by Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Services, where he remains in critical, but stable condition. At this time, no arrests have been made. This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477). Commercial Robbery Investigation C16-62473 On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at approximately 1:00 p.m., Winnipeg Police general patrol units responded to a report of commercial robbery in the 1100 block of Main Street. A male suspect had entered a business armed with a weapon and demanded money from the employee. The suspect fled the location with an undisclosed amount of cash. There were no injuries. The suspect is described as: Caucasian male, 25 to 30 years of age, very thin build, sunken cheeks, pock-marked complexion, wearing a grey-coloured zip-up hoodie. This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477). Firearm Investigation C16-62278 On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at approximately 2:30 p.m., District 3 general patrol officers conducted a traffic stop in the vicinity of Main Street and St. John's Avenue.  At the time of the traffic stop the passenger of the vehicle fled on foot.     Officers were able to apprehend the passenger after a brief foot chase. During the arrest officers recovered a loaded, .22 calibre sawed-off rifle. The driver of the vehicle was able to flee the area.      A 17 year old male youth was charged with Firearms Offences x 10 and 2 breaches of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. He was detained in custody. The investigation is being continued by members of the Division 13 Crime Suppression Unit.     For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.