News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, October 14, 2015   Robbery Investigation – Public Assistance Requested – C15-209219 On October 4, 2015, at approximately 11:30 a.m. the Winnipeg Police Service received the report of a robbery that had just occurred in the 600 block of Pacific Avenue. Officers met with the driver who advised that prior to dropping off his fare, the below pictured male assaulted him and then stole an undisclosed amount of cash. Attempts to identify the suspect have been unsuccessful and investigators are requesting the publics' assistance in identifying him. The investigation is continuing by members of the Division 11 Crime Unit.  Anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6649 or CrimeStoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477). Assault Investigation – Public Assistance Requested – C15-212362 On October 8, 2015 at approximately 1:30 p.m., a 21-year-old female was travelling on a transit bus in the area of Marion Street when she was confronted by an unknown male. The female was sitting and talking on her cellular phone when she felt something on the back of her head. She turned around and discovered that an unknown male spit on her. The male began yelling at her when he abruptly grabbed her hair causing her to come out of her seat. Other passengers attempted to intervene when the suspect assaulted her further in the upper body causing injury. Another passenger pushed the suspect off the bus, at which time the driver was notified. The victim made her way home and contacted the Winnipeg Police Service. The suspect is described as: male, Aboriginal in appearance, 45-50 years-old, approximately 5'8" tall. The investigation is continuing by members of the East District Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-2868 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.