News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, February 29, 2016     Suspicious Male – C16-39227 On February 25, 2016, members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched for the report of a suspicious male. Officers met with the 13-year-old victim who advised that at approximately 8:30 a.m. that morning she had been walking in the area of McGee Street and Sargent Avenue.  It was at this time a grey coloured taxi pulled up and the male driver exited the vehicle, asking her "Do you want a lift?" to which she declined.  The male then attempted to grab her arm.  The victim pushed the male away and fled the area. The driver is described as: Darker skinned male, 5'10" tall, approximately 40 years of age with a medium build, black moustache and black beard that had a little white in it.  He was wearing a black toque, black sweater and grey or brown pants. 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) 986-6668 or CrimeStoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477). Suspicious Male – C16-39307 On February 25, 2016, members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched for the report of a suspicious male. Officers met with the 14-year old victim who indicated that at approximately 1:50 p.m. that afternoon she had been walking in the area of the north back lane of Bannatyne Avenue West and Cecil Street.  It was at this time that a male in a black coloured van offered the victim a ride to which she declined.  After repeated offers of giving the victim a ride, the victim fled the area. The driver is described as: Bald male of unknown race, approximately 40 years of age with a deep voice.  The male was wearing a black jacket, red hat with tinted glasses. The vehicle is described as: Black "cargo-style" van with barn styled doors at the rear. 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) 986-6668 or CrimeStoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477). Fatal Fire Investigation Update – C16-51251 As previously released, on February 28, 2016, at approximately 2:30 a.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to the 300 block of Alexander Avenue for the report of a fire. Several people were transported to hospital, four of them in critical condition.  Two women, 20 and 21 years of age, later succumbed to their injuries. A third victim, 50 years of age has since succumbed to his injuries sustained in the fire. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined and the investigation is continuing by members of the Arson Unit. No further information is available at this time. 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.