News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, July 5, 2018   Strongarm Robbery – Investigation: C18-143517   On July 4, 2018, at approximately 10:20 a.m., a 65-year-old female was walking to her parked vehicle in the area of Sargent Avenue and Sherbrook Street when she noticed two females following her.   A short time later, the victim was pushed to the ground from behind. As she fell on her hands and knees, one of the females grabbed her purse and dragged the victim causing minor injuries. The suspect was able to take the purse and then fled with the other female.   The stolen purse contained a number of items including an undisclosed amount of Canadian currency, banking cards, identification, a mobile phone and approximately 20 pills of Alprazolam (unknown dosage).    The Winnipeg Police Service reminds the public that taking large quantities of this medication alone or in combination with other drugs or alcohol could be dangerous to your health or fatal.   The first suspect is described as being Indigenous in appearance, 21 years old, 5'4" in height with long dark hair. She was wearing a black zip-up sweater with a red checkered shirt underneath it and black leggings. She was carrying a black backpack with red stripes.   The second suspect is described as being Indigenous in appearance, 21 years old, 5'4" in height with dark hair that extended beyond her shoulders. She was wearing a black zip-up sweater with black leggings. She was carrying a black backpack with pink stripes.   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).   Impaired Driving – Arrest: C18-143857   On July 4, 2018, at approximately 7:00 p.m., emergency personnel responded to the 400 block of Hamilton Avenue for a report of a multi-vehicle collision.   A sedan had been travelling eastbound on Hamilton Avenue when it veered across the boulevard and westbound lanes onto the sidewalk area on the north side of the street. The vehicle then hit a bus bench and collided with two parked vehicles before coming to a stop.   The driver and the lone passenger of the sedan were transported to hospital in unstable condition. They were both later upgraded to stable condition.   Ayush Chaudhary, a 30-year-old male of Winnipeg, has been charged with:   - Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle - Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle Cause Bodily Harm - Driving While Ability Impaired Causing Bodily Harm - Fail or Refuse to Provide Sample – Blood - Fail or Refuse to Provide Sample – Breath   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.