Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Commercial Break & Enter Arrest – C14-131087
On June 23, 2014 shortly before 3:00 a.m. the Winnipeg Police Service received the report of suspicious circumstances in the 100 block of St Anne's Road. Information provided was that a male could be seen attempting to cut into an automated teller machine (ATM) using a cutting torch.
Responding officers arrived on scene to find the suspect still attempting to cut his way in to the ATM. He was arrested without incident.
Members of the East District Crime Unit continued with the investigation. They were able to link the suspect to an incident which occurred on June 15, 2014 in the 600 block of Kildare Avenue at approximately 2:30 a.m. In that incident the suspect attempted to make his way into the rear area of the ATM, however he was thwarted by the alarm.
Robert James WAGNER 30 years of Winnipeg has been charged with Break & Enter with Intent – Place x 2 and Fail to Comply with Probation Order x 2 for his alleged involvement.
He was detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.
Weapons Arrests – C14-130864
On June 22, 2014 at approximately 7:20 p.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to a residence in the 700 block of Alfred Avenue for a wellbeing check.
Upon arrival several people were seen fleeing the residence. Following a brief foot pursuit 4 persons were apprehended. Within the residence another five people were located. As well, officers observed several weapons, drugs and cash about the home.
All persons were placed under arrest and turned over to members of the District 3 Crime Unit who continued with the investigation. Search & Controlled Drugs & Substances Act (CDSA) warrants were obtained for the residence and the following was seized:
- Ruger .22 calibre sawed off rifle
- 4 grams of crack cocaine
- Two machetes and a knife
- Bear spray
- $670.00 in Canadian Currency
Five males, aged 14, 15, 17, 20 & 32 years, from Winnipeg are facing several drug and weapon related charges. The 15 & 17 year olds were released via Promises to Appear while the remaining three were detained in custody.
The four other people were released without charge.