News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, August 17, 2017     Suspicious Person: C17-183237 On August 17, 2017, a 36-year-old female contacted Winnipeg Police and advised that she was the victim of an attempted abduction. At approximately 5:30 a.m., she was walking in the area of St. Annes Rd. and Alpine Ave. when a van pulled up and a male passenger offered her a ride. She refused and was ordered to get into the van. The male then grabbed her arm and attempted to pull her into the van. A pedestrian walked by at which time the suspect male released the victim and the van sped off.     The van is described as: dark blue, older style.     The passenger is described as: male, Indigenous in appearance, approximately 35 years of age, 5'9" in height with an average build, medium length shaggy dark hair, dark coloured eyes, no facial hair and pock marked cheeks.     This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).   For further information contact either:    Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer    Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer    Constable Tammy Skrabek, 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.