News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, January 2, 2014 STRONG ARM ROBBERY – C14-000472 On January 1, 2014 members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched for the report of a strong arm robbery.   Officers met with the 46 year old victim who advised that on December 31 at approximately 10:30 p.m. he had been walking in the area of Magnus Avenue and McPhillips Street.  It was at this time that three unknown males ran up from behind, assaulted and robbed him of cash and personal property.   The victim suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries to the upper body which he received treatment for.   The suspects are described as: Male, Aboriginal in appearance, 20-30 years of age with long dark hair.  He was wearing a white jacket with fur hood Male, Aboriginal in appearance, 20-30 years of age.  He was wearing jeans, white hoody, black toque and black gloves. Caucasian male, 20-30 years of age with a medium build and brown hair.  He was wearing a black jacket. The investigation is continuing by members of the District 3 Crime Unit.  Anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-2848 or CrimeStoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).   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.