Wednesday, September 24, 2014

News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, September 24, 2014


 
Commercial Robbery Arrest – C14-203157
On September 23, 2014 at approximately 4:30 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to a convenience store in the 300 block of Henderson Highway for the report of a commercial robbery.
 
Information provided was that a male had entered the store, immediately went behind the counter where he proceeded to steal an undisclosed amount of cash after which he fled on foot.
 
Neither of the two employees working at the time was injured.
 
Several units attended and a containment area was set up.  The suspect was observed walking in the area of Henderson Highway & Hespeler Avenue at which time he was arrested without incident.
 
Members of the Major Crimes Unit continued with the investigation.
 
Garnet Wesley SUMNER, 26 years of Winnipeg has been charged with Robbery, Utter Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm & Fail to Comply Condition Undertaking for his alleged involvement.
 
He was detained in custody.
 
 
Stolen Vehicle Arrests – R14-68920
Between July 31, 2014 and September 22, 2014 the Winnipeg Police Service received the report of three residential break & enters with vehicles being stolen.  They include:

  • July 31 – 1st 100 block of Bachman Bay, home entered and Volkswagen Rabbit stolen.  Vehicle later recovered.
  • September 18 – 1st 100 block of Currie Crescent, home entered and Chevrolet Equinox stolen.  Vehicle later recovered.

On September 22 at approximately 3:00 a.m. a residence in the 100 block of Greenhoven Crescent was broken into and a Toyota Tacoma was stolen.
 
At approximately 11:30 p.m. that night the stolen vehicle was observed by General Patrol members in the area of Notre Dame Avenue and Arlington Street.  The vehicle was followed to the 800 block of Arlington Street where it was stopped without incident and the five persons within taken into custody.  One of the occupants was found to be in possession of a canister of bear spray.
 
Members of the District 3 Crime Unit continued with the investigation.
 
A 15-year-old male & 14-year-old female, both of Winnipeg are each facing a charge of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000.00 for their alleged involvement.  They were released via Promises to Appear.
 
A 15-year-old male of Winnipeg was charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000.00, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition, Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition and Fail to Comply Condition Undertaking x 2 for his alleged involvement.
 
A 16-year-old male of Winnipeg was charged with Break Enter & Commit – Dwelling House x 3, Theft of Motor Vehicle x 3, Drive without or with invalid licence and Fail to Comply Condition Undertaking for his alleged involvement.
 
A second 16-year-old male of Winnipeg was charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000.00 and Fail to Comply Condition Undertaking for his alleged involvement.
 
All three were detained at the Manitoba Youth 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

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