News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, November 27, 2014   Commercial Robbery – C14-253021 On November 26, 2014 at approximately 6:30 p.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to the 1500 block of Logan Avenue for the report of a commercial robbery.   Officers learned that a male, with his identity concealed and armed with a weapon, had entered the store.  He demanded and received an undisclosed amount of cash after which he stole merchandise and then fled on foot.   No one was injured during the incident.   The suspect is described as: 18-20 years of age, 5'9"–6'1" tall with a skinny build.  He spoke in a high pitched tone.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).     Commercial Robbery – C14-253136 On November 26, 2014 shortly before 9:30 p.m. the Winnipeg Police Service received the report of a commercial robbery that had occurred in the 1000 block of Notre Dame Avenue.   It was learned that a male, armed with a weapon, had entered the store.  He demanded money from the employee, however fled prior to obtaining any when a customer entered the store.  The suspect then attended to a second business within the same building and again demanded money.  The employee ran to an office where he observed the suspect to steal merchandise and then flee on foot.   No one was injured during the incident.   The suspect is described as: Caucasian, 20-40 years of age, 5'4"–5'6" tall with a slim to medium build.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).   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.