News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, December 24, 2015       Commercial Robbery Arrest – C15-269003 On Thursday, December 24th, 2015 at approximately 2:45 a.m. Winnipeg Police responded to a report of a commercial robbery in the 100 block of Regent Avenue. A male had entered a convenience store in the area, with his face concealed by a balaclava, where he produced a weapon and demanded money before fleeing. The lone employee was not injured.     General patrol units responded to the area, assisted by a K9 unit. The Police Service Dog was able to track a suspect through residential streets and ultimately to a business in the 800 block of Regent Avenue.     Tracey Wayne Russell, 45 years of Winnipeg, was charged with: Robbery Wear Disguise with Intent Possess Weapon for Dangerous Purpose   Russell was detained in 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.