News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, May 25, 2016     Strong-arm Robbery Investigation – Public Assistance Requested – C16-98024 On May 16, 2016 at approximately 5:30 p.m., Winnipeg Police received a report of a Strong-arm Robbery which occurred within a business in the 400 block of Portage Ave.   The 24-year-old female was accosted by a male suspect who then fled the area with the victim's purse.  As a result of the attack, the female suffered minor injuries.   The suspect is described as: Aboriginal male, 30-35 years of age, 5'10" in height, medium build, short black hair, tattoo on the right side of his neck, wearing sunglasses, black baseball cap, blue jeans and carrying a backpack.     This investigation is continuing by members of the Division 11 Crime Unit.  Anyone with information regarding the incident or suspect involved is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6668 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Rob Carver, 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.