News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

April 1, 2014   COMMERCIAL ROBBERY- ARREST                     C13-257795 As previously released, on January 27, 2014, at 3:40 a.m., two male suspects entered a convenience store located in the 400 block of Edison Avenue and confronted a 45 year-old male clerk.   The suspects began shouting at staff and jumped over the counter. They eventually fled after robbing the business of an undisclosed amount of merchandise.   No one injured.   Members of the Major Crimes Unit continued with this investigation, as well two additional commercial robberies that had occurred at the same convenience store on December 16, 2013 and January 5, 2014.   During these incidents an assortment of cigarettes, cash and merchandise was stolen.  There were no reported injuries to the clerks during these incidents.   A male and female suspect were identified.    As a result of their alleged involvement, Erik William DEBOER-BORUD, 19 years and Lynette Marie FAYKES, 32 years, both from Winnipeg,have been charged with several Robbery related offences.    Both have been detained in custody.     SHOTS FIRED                                                   C14-65276 On April 1, 2014 shortly after 4:00 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service members were dispatched to a residence within the 500 block of Seven Oaks Avenue for reports of shots being fired.  A Sport Utility Vehicle was seen fleeing the area.   Upon arrival, officers located property damage consistent with a firearm being discharged.   There were no reported injuries.   At approximately 4:15 a.m. Division 11 Uniform Officers observed a Ford Explorer in the area of Portage Avenue and Vaughan Street.  As the police unit approached, the truck immediately fled at a high rate of speed.  Police units pursued the suspect vehicle as it travelled towards the city's south end.  Once in the area of Bairdmore Boulevard and Beaufort Cresent, the vehicle crashed into a snow bank and two suspect males fled.    A foot pursuit ensued with a canine unit and uniform members resulting in both suspects being taken into custody.  The two adult males were then conveyed to the hospital in stable condition, prior to being transported to the Public Safety Building.   This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit.   No charges have been laid. Further information will be released as it becomes available.       SHOTS FIRED                                                   C14-65276 On April 1, 2014 shortly after 1:30 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service members were dispatched to a residence within the 100 block of Walnut Street for reports of shots being fired.    Upon arrival, officers located property damage consistent with a firearm being discharged.   There were no reported injuries.   This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit.  Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers (204) 786-TIPS (8477).     RESIDENTIAL ROBBERY- ARRESTS                             C14-64081 On March 29, 2014 shortly before 10:30 a.m. emergency services responders were summoned to a residence within the 500 block of Selkirk Avenue for a report of break-in that had just occurred by suspects armed with a gun.   Prior to police arrival, officers learned that the two male suspects had fled from the residence and two of the occupants sustained upper body injuries.    The victims, two 17-year-old males were transported from the scene with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.   A number of police units, assisted by a canine unit, flooded the area in search of the suspects.  Within minutes both suspects were taken into custody by Division 13 Uniform Officers.    Members of the Major Crimes Unit continued with the investigation.   As a result of their alleged involvement, Jason David KIRTON, 39 years and Dylan Lennon ATKINSON, 22 years of Winnipeg have been charged with Break Enter & Commit Robbery and numerous firearms-related offences.   They have been detained in custody.        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.