News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, November 24, 2017   Robbery: C17-264410 On November 23, 2017 at approximately 6:15 p.m., a 27-year-old male contacted Winnipeg Police and advised that he had just been robbed. The victim he was walking in the area of Clare Avenue and Hay Street when he was approached by two males who were armed with a machete and bear spray. The males demanded the victim's personal belongings. The victim complied and the males fled. One suspect is described as Indigenous, 18 - 22 years of age, 5'5" - 5'7" with a moustache. He was dressed in a black toque, black jacket and black pants. The second suspect is described as Indigenous, 18-22 years of age, 5'7", wearing a baseball cap, black hoodie with a white stripe on the front, and blue jeans. 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).   Robbery: C17-264323 On November 23, 2017 the Winnipeg Police Service was contacted by a male who advised that he has just been robbed. At approximately 4:05 p.m., he was attempting to sell his cell phone which he advised online. He attended to a residence in the 500 block of Atlantic Avenue where the potential buyer entered his vehicle. The suspect produced a machete style knife and demanded the victim's personal property. The victim complied and fled the vehicle. The victim was not injured. The suspect is described as Indigenous, 18-19 years of age, 5'9", and approximately 140 pounds with a thin build. He was acne on his face and a scruffy beard.  He was wearing a grey hoodie, black jeans and a black toque. 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).   For further information contact either:    Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer    Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer    Constable Tammy Skrabek, 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.