News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, February 24, 2017   Theft Over $5,000 – Arrest: E17-0738 In mid-February, 2017, Winnipeg Police were made aware of a series of thefts that had occurred at a local outlet of an international shipping company. Information was received that an employee had, over the period of approximately three months, stolen numerous electronic devices from the company's warehouse where these items were awaiting delivery. The employee then placed the stolen property for sale on the internet, receiving approximately $20,000 for the sale of the stolen goods. An investigation was initiated by the West District Crime Unit. The suspect was identified as an employee who worked in the customer service department of the involved company. A 24-year-old male from Winnipeg was arrested by investigators and released on a Promise to Appear. The total estimated value of property stolen was believed to be approximately $45,000, however, customers suffered no permanent losses from the incident. 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.