News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, May 3, 2016   Commercial Robbery – Public Assistance Requested – C16-86157 On May 1, 2016, at approximately 6:30 a.m. Winnipeg Police responded to a report of a commercial robbery in the 2500 block of Portage Avenue.     Two suspects had entered the business armed with handguns. The suspects demanded, and received a significant quantity of narcotics. The suspects were able to flee the area prior to police arrival. There were no injuries sustained in the incident.     The suspects are described as:       1. Male, Caucasian in appearance, late 30's to early 40's in age, 5'9" in height, average to medium build, light brown-coloured eye brows with "crow's feet" around the eyes.       2. Male, darker complexion, 6-foot in height, approximately 200 lbs, dark eyebrows with eyes close-set to one another.     The Major Crimes Unit is investigating and is requesting the public's assistance for any information that might assist in identifying the suspects.      Anyone with further information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6219 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.