News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday, November 23, 2014         Break-In and Theft Investigations Arrest – C14-245828 On October 31, 2014 at approximately 5:20 p.m., a male suspect attended to a hotel located in the 700 block of Main Street. While there, he waited for staff to leave the cash register unattended at which time he reached over the counter and removed an undisclosed amount of cash. He left unnoticed.     On November 15, 2014 the same suspect attended to a jewellery store located in the 900 block of Main Street. While staff was distracted, the male reached behind the counter and removed two valuable rings without being seen. He then left the business.    Surveillance footage of the theft was made public.   On November 17, 2014 between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., a pharmacy located in the 700 block of Main Street was broken into on two occasions. A window was smashed and a large quantity of medication was stolen.    Due to the investigative efforts by Patrol members and District 3 Detectives, the suspect was identified and arrested on November 22, 2014.   The stolen rings and some of the medication were recovered.   Kyle Kenneth DESMARAIS, 30 years-old of Winnipeg has been charged with the following offences due to his alleged involvement:   Break Enter & Theft x 2 Theft Under $5000.00 Theft Over $5000.00 Fail to Comply Condition Recognizance x 2   He was remanded into custody.     Stabbing Investigation Arrest – C14-249649 During the early morning hours on November 22, 2014, officers responded to the area of the 400 block of Maryland Street due to a stabbing incident involving a 22 year-old male victim.   It was determined that a drinking party had taken place which resulted in two males becoming involved in a dispute. An 18 year-old male produced a knife and stabbed the victim multiple times.   The victim was transported to hospital in unstable condition, later upgraded to stable.   Richard George PAUL, 18 years-old of Winnipeg has been charged with Aggravated Assault due to his alleged involvement.   He was remanded into custody.   A 16 year-old female was also taken into custody. While in custody, the female lunged and physically assaulted an officer.   She has been charged with Assault a Peace Officer and remanded into 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.