News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

***See UPDATE in bold***    Tuesday, October 13, 2015     Break and Enter Investigations – C15-206553 Between March and October 2015, a 26-year-old male became involved in a crime spree where numerous break-ins occurred at various businesses and residential properties.   The incidents are as follows:   March 10th – Business located in the 1400 block of Spruce Street – merchandise stolen June 3rd – Garage break-in – 600 block of Denson Place – Damage caused, property stolen June 4th – Residence – 300 block of Lipton Street - Damage caused, property stolen September 16th – Residence – 700 block of Valour Road – property stolen September 16th – Suspect attempts to pawn previously stolen property at business - 500 block of Sargent Avenue September 22nd – Residence – 700 block of Ashburn Street – damage caused, property stolen September 22nd - Suspect attempts to pawn previously stolen property at business – 1300 block of Portage Avenue September – stole property from a residence located in the 700 block of Pacific Avenue October 1st – 4th - On three occasions, the suspect attended to a business located in the 600 block of Empress Street – damage was caused and property stolen. On one occasion, staff was confronted by the suspect   The investigation led by the West District Crime Unit with the assistance of patrol members, the suspect was identified.   On October 10, 2015 John David NICKERSON, 26-years-old of Winnipeg was located and placed under arrest. He has been charged with the following due to his alleged involvement:   Break Enter & Theft x 3 Break & Enter with Intent x 2 Robbery Possession of a Weapon Theft Under $5000.00   He was remanded into custody.       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.