Monday, December 31, 2012
COMMERCIAL ROBBERY ARRESTS – C12-260469
On Friday, December 28, 2012 at approximately 5:30 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service members were dispatched to a gas bar in the 1600 block of King Edward Street regarding the report of a Commercial Robbery.
Attending officers learned that two male suspects, one armed with a weapon entered the store, demanded and received and undisclosed amount of money and cigarettes. The suspects then fled the store on foot. The lone 38 year old male employee was transported to hospital in stable condition where he received treatment for minor injuries suffered during the incident.
With the assistance of the Canine unit the suspects were tracked to the 1900 block of William Avenue West. Both suspects were arrested without incident. The stolen money and cigarettes were recovered.
Damon Ernest NYIRO, 24 years of Winnipeg has been detained and the Provincial Remand Centre and is facing several charges.
Michael McKenzie Graham CARRIERE, 24 years of Winnipeg has been detained at the Provincial Remand Centre and is facing several charges.
COMMERCIAL ROBBERY – C12-260773
On Friday, December 28, 2012 at approximately 5:00 p.m. Police were dispatched to a convenience store in the 100 block of Scott Street regarding the report of a Commercial Robbery.
It was learned that two male suspects, both armed and concealing their identity entered the store, demanded and received and undisclosed amount of money and cigarettes. Personal property belonging to the two female employees was also stolen. The suspects later fled in a vehicle. Neither employee was hurt during the incident.
There are no suspect descriptions.
The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspects is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).
RESIDENTIAL FIRE – C12-261490
On Saturday, December 29, 2012 at approximately 4:30 p.m. Emergency Personnel were dispatched to hotel in the 300 block of Nairn Avenue in regards to a working fire.
It has been learned that a tenant was cooking in his suite when the incident occurred. Attempts to put the fire out by the tenant were unsuccessful.
Damage has been estimated at $40,000.00. Three people were treated for minor smoke inhalation at the scene.
FIREARM SEEN – C12-261879
On Sunday, December 30, 2012 at approximately 8:30 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to the 400 block of Ross Avenue regarding the report of Sound of Shots.
Attending members learned that a male and female had been sitting in the front living room when they heard what sounded like a firearm being discharged. Upon checking the window, damage consistent with having been shot with a firearm was observed. Neither occupant was hurt.
Two males were seen running from the scene.
The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspects is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).
ARSON ARREST – C12-262042
On Sunday, December 30, 2012 at approximately 3:30 p.m. Emergency Personnel were dispatched to an apartment building in the 700 block of Sherbrook Street for the report of a working fire.
Investigation has revealed that the accused was alone in his suite when he deliberately started a fire and then proceeded to leave the block. The fire was quickly discovered and reported by other tenants. The block was evacuated and no one was injured.
Damage is estimated at $150,000.00.
The accused was located a short time later and taken into custody without incident.
Clifford James MOUSSEAU, 33 years of Winnipeg has been detained at the Provincial Remand Centre and is facing the following charges: Arson - Disregard for Human Life, Arson - Damage to Property and Breach Probation x 2.
COMMERCIAL ROBBERY – C12-262326
On Monday, December 31, 2012 at approximately 3:30 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service members were dispatched to a convenience store in the 3000 block of Ness Avenue regarding the report of a Commercial Robbery.
Two male suspects, both concealing their identity and one armed with a weapon entered the store, demanded and received cigarettes and other goods from the male and female employees, then fled. Neither employee was hurt during the incident.
The first suspect is described as: White, 5'10", average build, mid-twenties.
There is no description of the second suspect.
The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspects is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).
