News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

 

Tuesday, February 4, 2014    COMMERCIAL  ROBBERIES                         C14-6599 & C14-7166 PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED In January 2013, the Winnipeg Police Service had released information regarding two commercial robberies.    The first robbery occurred on January 10, 2014 shortly after 4:00 a.m. at a convenience store in the 1300 block of Main Street.  A lone male armed with a weapon had entered the store and immediately began demanding money.  The suspect proceeded to go behind the counter and take an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes.  The suspect then fled the store, followed by the clerk and customer; however he was able to make good his escape.   The second robbery occurred on January 10, 2014 at approximately 8:30 p.m., at a convenience store in the 300 block of Manitoba Avenue. During this incident two armed male suspects entered the store and confronted a female employee. Shortly after, a male employee was alerted and came to help the female. A brief struggle ensued and both suspects fled the store with an undisclosed amount of money.   No one was injured in either of the incidents.  Investigators are requesting the public's assistance in identifying the following male suspect.        Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspect is asked to contact investigators from the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers 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.