News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, March 9, 2018 Aggravated Assault  – Public Assistance Requested: C18-40214 The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting assistance from the public in locating an adult male who investigators believe is responsible for a violent assault on a female. The attack occurred on February 24, 2018, at approximately 6:15 a.m., in the area Magnus Avenue between Chudley Street and Buller Avenue. An adult female was struck repeatedly with a machete causing her to fall the ground. She was then kicked in the head, face and upper body and again struck with a machete. The suspect has been identified as: Vincent Rupert THOMPSON, 29-years-old. He is described as 6' tall, approximately 170 pounds, with short brown hair and brown eyes. Thompson is currently wanted for Aggravated Assault.If located, the public is asked not to approach him and contact police immediately. This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information on the suspect's whereabouts 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.