News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, July 29, 2016 Robbery Investigation – C16-154961 On July 26, 2016, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Winnipeg Police received a report of a robbery that had just occurred at Grant's Old Mill Park. The victim was a male in his sixties who utilized a walker for mobility assistance. He was approached by an unknown male who grabbed his arm and demanded money. Before he could respond the victim was assaulted in the upper body and knocked to the ground. An undisclosed amount of money was turned over, however, the suspect continued to assault the victim while he was on the ground. Prior to fleeing the suspect threatened the victim should he contact police.     The male suspect is described as: - Caucasian - Approximately 6-feet in height - Spoke with a slight accent (unknown what language) - Short brown hair - Dark coloured eyes - Wearing a blue coloured baseball hat, shorts and a t-shirt     This investigation is continuing by members of the West District Crime Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-2877 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).       For further information contact either:  Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer  Constable Rob Carver, 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.