News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, September 25, 2013      ARMED ROBBERY -  ARREST                      C13-195294 On Tuesday, September 24th, 2013 at approximately 11:00 p.m., General Patrol members responded to a report of a robbery that had just occurred in the area of Donald Street and Wardlaw Avenue.   Police were advised that a 28 year old male victim was walking on Donald Street when a van pulled up behind him. Three males exited the van.  One suspect, with his face covered by a bandana, confronted the victim with a weapon while the other two suspects went through the victim's pockets and stole various personal items. The males then fled in the van. The victim was not injured in the incident.   At approximately 11:40 p.m., General Patrol members responded to a report of a robbery that had just occurred in the 1200 block of St Mary's Road. Police were advised 4 males had exited a dark coloured van and confronted 2 adult males and 2 male youths who were walking in the area. One of the suspects had his face covered by a bandana. A weapon was produced and the victims were robbed of various personal items.   At approximately 11:50 p.m. patrolling officers stopped a vehicle matching the suspect description in the area of St. Mary's Avenue and Eugenie Street. Four Adult males were taken into custody in relation to the above incidents where they remain in custody.   The investigation is on-going by members of the District 2 Crime Unit.  Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-2842.          SERIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION                      C13-195004 On Tuesday, September 24th, 2013 at approximately 3:15 p.m. Winnipeg Police officers responded to a serious motor vehicle collision in the area of Archibald Street and Plinguet Street involving a commercial truck and an electric bicycle.   The driver of the bicycle, a 59 year old male, was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Winnipeg Police Service Traffic Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6271.                 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 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.