News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, January 30, 2018   Carjacking – Arrest: C18-20662   On January 28, 2018, at approximately 9:20 p.m., a male suspect entered a convenience store located in the 900 block of Archibald Street. The suspect, who appeared disoriented, attended behind a counter and assaulted two employees.   He then attempted to pull an employee into a bathroom but was unsuccessful. The suspect then locked himself in the bathroom where he armed himself with a metal rod.   One employee suffered minor injuries and members of the Winnipeg Police Service were contacted.   The suspect exited the convenience store and attended to a nearby parking lot where he smashed a window of an unoccupied parked vehicle. He then attended Archibald Street near Elizabeth Avenue where he threw the metal rod at a passing vehicle.   As the suspect stood in the middle of the road, a southbound tow truck slowed down and attempted to pass him. The suspect jumped into the passenger side of the tow truck and uttered threats to shoot the driver, telling him to keep driving.   Officers located the tow truck travelling on Fermor Avenue near Archibald Street and attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver slammed on the brakes and was able to flee while the vehicle was still moving. He suffered minor injuries and was later transported to hospital in stable condition.   The suspect got into the driver seat and began to drive erratically eastbound on Fermor Avenue. Officers were able to stop the vehicle on Highway 1 just east of Lagimodière Boulevard and the suspect was taken into custody.   Charles Raymond Holke, a 40-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:   - Assault - Robbery (x2) - Forcible Confinement - Mischief Under $5,000/Obstruct in Enjoyment - Possession of a Weapon - Mischief Under $5,000/Obstruct in Enjoyment (x2) - Uttering Threats - Cause Death or Bodily Harm - Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle - Flight while Pursued by Peace Officer - Driving While Ability Impaired - Fail to Comply with Conditions of Undertaking Given by Officer in Charge   He was detained in custody. 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.