News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

 

Thursday, June 2, 2106   Serious Assault – C16-111769 On June 2, 2016, at approximately 12:00 a.m., Winnipeg Police responded to a report of an assault that had occurred in the area of Polson Avenue and Andrews Street.     The three adult male victims were walking to a bus stop when they were attacked by two unknown suspects who demanded they turn over their property. The victims were assaulted before they were able to turn over any of their possession.     One victim was knocked unconscious, while the remaining two victims were able to flee the area and contact police. One victim did not require medical attention; the second victim was treated and released. The third victim was transported in critical condition and remains in hospital.     General patrol units, assisted by a canine unit, searched the area but were unable to locate the suspects.     The suspects are described as:  1. Male youth, Aboriginal in appearance, 16 – 17 years-old, 5'8" in height 2. Male youth, Aboriginal in appearance, 16 – 17 years-old, 5'8" in height     This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).         Residential Break and Enter – Arrests – C16-111605 On June 1, 2016, at approximately 5:15 a.m., Winnipeg Police received multiple reports of break-ins in the 400 block of Montague Avenue. Responding general patrol officers were flagged down by a resident in the area of Osborne Street and McNaughton Avenue who advised that his home had just been broken into by two male suspects. After a brief search, police located one suspect in the area.     A 15-year-old male youth was arrested. He has been linked to numerous break-ins in the area, as well as several historical break-ins.         He faces the following charges: - Break Enter and Theft x 11 - Fail to Comply conditions of Undertaking x 2 - Mischief under $5,000 - Theft under $5,000 - Identity Theft     He has been remanded into custody.     Investigators have recovered a number of items believed to have been stolen from the area. Victims of recent residential or garage break-ins in the South Osborne area may contact investigators if they wish to make inquiries regarding possible recovered property.     This investigation is continuing by members of the District 2 Crime Unit. Anyone with 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.