News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, November 28, 2013       UPDATE - MISSING PERSON - ROBERT THOMSON   R12-90528 As previously released - The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in locating 21 year old, Robert (Bobby) THOMSON. New information indicates that THOMSON was last seen during the evening hours of Saturday, July 21, 2012, at the River and Osborne Liquor Mart, 469 River Avenue in the company of a male and female.                                                                                                          Updated photograph taken July 21, 2012   THOMSON is described as a: Caucasian, male, 5'7" tall, 140 pounds, slim build with brown hair and blue eyes.    The Winnipeg Police Service is asking anyone who may have either had contact with Thomson in late July of 2012 or possesses further information regarding his whereabouts, to contact the Missing Persons Unit at 204-986-6250.        BREAK-IN AND THEFT INVESTIGATION   C13-238828 Sometime between November 8th & November 12th, 2013 unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a secure construction job site located in the 1700 block of Plessis Road.   Once inside, a Bobcat T250K – track machine was targeted and removed from the site. It is described as being white with orange and black accents. It has a green "BIRD" decal on both arms behind the cab including "SS-05" on both arms.   It is believed that the suspect(s) may have used a large flat deck truck/trailer to facilitate the theft.       The investigation is continuing by members of the East District Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding the theft or the current whereabouts of the Bobcat is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-3707 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).        STOLEN VEHICLE – ARREST C13-242874 On November 26, 2013 at approximately 9:45 p.m., District 3 Patrol members observed a stolen Chevrolet Trailblazer being operated in the area of Pritchard Avenue and Parr Street.   Members of the Flight Operations Unit (Air1) were deployed who quickly spotted the stolen vehicle being operated in an unsafe manner. The suspect drove through several areas of the North End eventually making his way into the Downtown area.  Officers observed the suspect vehicle travelling westbound on Ellice Avenue at Balmoral Street. He then began travelling northbound on Spence Street where he stopped and exited the vehicle.   Due to the coordinated efforts by Patrol members and Air1, a 34 year-old male was taken into custody.   He is facing the following charges:   Possession of Property Obtained by Crime HTA – Drive while Disqualified   He was released on a Promise to Appear.      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.