News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday, October 12, 2015   Sexual Assault Investigation – C15-214374 On October 11, 2015 at approximately 2:00 a.m., a 16-year-old female was out with friends when she stopped at a fast food restaurant located on Notre Dame Avenue near McPhillips Street to use the washroom. As she was attempting to catch up with her friends, she was confronted from behind by an unknown male as she turned into the lane between Burnell Street and Banning Street.   The victim was pushed to the ground at which time a serious sexual assault occurred. The victim struggled, managed to break free and ran home. Members of the Winnipeg Police Service were notified and met with the victim and her family. She sustained minor injuries however was transported to hospital for further examination. The suspect is described as a male with a heavy build (potbelly) approximately 5'10"-6'00" tall, wearing: dark jeans, a ski mask and gloves. Members of the Sex Crimes Unit continue to investigate. Anyone with further information regarding the assault or suspect involved is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6245 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 Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs 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.