News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday March 30, 2014 11:00 A.M   Commercial Robbery                                                    C14-64118   On March 29, 2014 at approximately 11:50 A.M a lone male suspect entered a convenience store in the 600 block of Ellice Avenue.  Once inside, he walked around the store and gathered some assorted items.  He then attended to the cashier where he produced a knife and stole an amount of cash from the register and fled the area.   The cashier was not injured and the suspect is described as:   Male, Aboriginal in appearance, 5'7 – 5'8, Average build, tan skin and was wearing a black toque, black winter jacket, black sweat pants and black shoes with white trim.   The Major Crimes Unit is investigating.   Robbery                                                                          C14-64200   On March 29, 2014 at approximately 2:40 P.M the victim was walking in the area of Sargent Avenue and Sherbrook Street.  The suspect grabbed the victim's purse from behind and took off running.  Two bystanders pursued the suspect however ceased when the suspect brandished a gun and pointed it at them.  The suspect then fled the area.  The suspect is described as:   Male, Aborginal in appearance, approximately 20 years old,5'6 – 5'10 with a medium build thin mustache wearing a grey sweater.   The Division 11 Crime Unit is investigating.        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.