News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, February 27, 2014         COMMERCIAL ROBBERY – ARRESTS   C14-41915 On February 26, 2014 at approximately 11:20 p.m., two females entered a taxi cab while in the area of the 400 block of Kennedy Street. Once inside, the females requested that they be driven to the area of Logan Avenue and Keewatin Street.   While on route, an argument erupted at which time one of the females threatened to harm the driver. As a result of the threat, the cab driver exited the vehicle while in the area of Notre Dame Avenue and Balmoral Street. Both females drove off with the cab, leaving the cab driver behind.   Police were notified of the incident and attended the area. Officers observed the stolen cab being operated in the area of Alexander Avenue and Ellen Street. The stolen vehicle continued on and eventually collided with a snow bank in the 200 block of Isabel Street.   Both females were arrested.   Ansley HENDERSON, 22 years-old has been charged with the following offences due to her alleged involvement:   Robbery Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm Driving while ability impaired Driving with more than 80 mgs of alcohol in blood Fail to comply with probation order   Britney BEARDY 24 years-old has been charged with the following offence due to her alleged involvement:   Robbery   Both were detained at the Winnipeg Remand Centre.     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.