News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, April 30, 2015   Commercial Robbery Update – C15-85786 As previously released, on April 29, 2015 at 9:45 p.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to the 2000 block of Portage Avenue for the report of commercial robbery.   Officers learned that several employees and patrons had been within the business when three males, two armed with weapons and all with their identities concealed, entered the store.  While one of the males attended to the counter, the two others watched over the customers.  An undisclosed amount of cash was stolen and the three suspects made good their escape in a previously reported stolen vehicle.   Two of the suspects have a medium build while the third is described as having a thin build.  No further descriptions are available.   No one was injured during the incident. The photo below is similar to the outstanding stolen vehicle used in the incident. 2003 Hyundai Elantra bearing Manitoba Plate – FMJ 738    **Vehicle will have a smashed out window. Unknown which window**   If the vehicle is observed, do not approach and contact police immediately at 911. The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspects 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 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.