News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Sunday, October 6, 2013         COMMERCIAL ROBBERY   C13-204222 On October 5, 2013 at approximately 6:10 p.m., officers responded to a robbery incident at a gas bar located in the 300 block of Wardlaw Avenue.   A male suspect entered the business while attempting to conceal his identity. He confronted a male employee and demanded cash. An undisclosed amount was obtained and the suspect fled.   No injuries were reported.   The suspect is described as: Male, Caucasian, approximately 5'8" tall, medium build, blonde hair and blue eyes.   Members of the Major Crimes Unit continue to investigate.   Anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).         COMMERCIAL ROBBERY   C13-204342 On October 5, 2013 at approximately 9:50 p.m., officers responded to a robbery incident at a restaurant located in the 1000 block of St. Mary's Road.   An armed male suspect entered the business while attempting to conceal his identity. He confronted a male employee and demanded cash. An undisclosed amount was obtained and the suspect fled.   No injuries were reported.   The suspect is described as: Male, Aboriginal in appearance, heavy build, 220-250 lbs. and 20-26 years of age.   Members of the Major Crimes Unit continue to investigate.   Anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).      FIRES C13-204562 On October 6, 2013 between 4:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., emergency personnel responded to several fires in the St. Boniface area of the city.   500 block of Des Meurons Street 400 block of Desautels Street 500 block of De La Morenie Street 300 block of Provencher Boulevard   As a result of these fires, damage was caused to vehicles, garages and garbage bins.   These fires are considered to be suspicious in nature. Members of the Arson Strike Force have been notified.   Limited information is available at this time.   Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6813 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).    For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer 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.

News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

***Update***   Saturday, October 5, 2013     MISSING PERSON LOCATED – JESSE DEANE   R13-56670 Please be advised that 17 year-old, JESSE DEANE has been safely located.   Thank-you for your assistance in this matter.       Thursday, October 3, 2013       MISSING PERSON – JESSE DEANE   R13-56670 The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in locating a 17 year old male, JESSE DEANE. DEANE was last seen in the West Broadway area of Winnipeg on Sunday, August 25, 2013. DEANE may also have travelled to Kenora, Ontario or Brandon, Manitoba.   DEANE is described as: Caucasian, 5'8" tall, medium build, short wavy brown hair and hazel eyes. DEANE was last seen wearing a dark jacket, blue pants and dark safety/work boots.   Police are concerned for DEANE's well-being and are asking anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact the Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit at 204-986-6250.       For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer 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.

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Friday, October 4, 2013       PROSTITUTION INVESTIGATION – ARRESTS   R13-68343 In late September 2013, members of the Winnipeg Police Service Counter Exploitation Unit (C.E.U) commenced an investigation into the recruitment of vulnerable young female-adults coerced to work as escorts.   Between August and October 2013, it was determined that two male suspects had arranged for customers to attend local hotel rooms where sexual acts were performed by the recruited females, in exchange for an agreed upon amount of money.   The males subsequently received a portion of the proceeds as a result of these arranged escorts.    On one occasion, one of the suspects confronted a female victim and assaulted her causing non-life threatening injuries.     As a result of the investigation, the suspects were identified and arrested on October 1, 2013.   Andre MITCHELL, 42 years-old has been charged with the following due to his alleged involvement: Living on Avails of Prostitution, Keeping Common Bawdy House, Assault with a Weapon and Breach Probation x 3.   Robert GOW, 28 years-oldhas been charged with the following due to his alleged involvement: Living on Avails of Prostitution, Keeping Common Bawdy House and Breach Probation x 2.   Both were detained.   The investigation is on-going, anyone with further information is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-3464.     FINANCIAL ROBBERY- UPDATE   C13-200063 As previously released -on Monday, September 30, 2013 shortly before 4:00 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service members were dispatched to a financial institution in the 200 block of Portage Avenue.   The investigation has revealed that a lone male suspect entered the business and confronted one of the employees. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken and the suspect fled.   No one was injured during the incident.   The suspect is described as: Caucasian with a fair complexion, 45-55 years old, 5'9" tall, approximately with an average build.  He was wearing khaki coloured pants and a distinctive red jacket with a broad white stripe running down each sleeve from shoulder to cuff. The male does wear glasses but they may only be for reading as he took them off prior to the robbery.             The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit.  Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact police at 204-986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).     For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer 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.

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Thursday, October 3, 2013     MISSING PERSON – JESSE DEANE   R13-56670 The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in locating a 17 year old male, JESSE DEANE. DEANE was last seen in the West Broadway area of Winnipeg on Sunday, August 25, 2013. DEANE may also have travelled to Kenora, Ontario or Brandon, Manitoba.   DEANE is described as: Caucasian, 5'8" tall, medium build, short wavy brown hair and hazel eyes. DEANE was last seen wearing a dark jacket, blue pants and dark safety/work boots.       Police are concerned for DEANE's well-being and are asking anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact the Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit at 204-986-6250.     For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer 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.

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Thursday, October 3, 2013     HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION - UPDATE – C13-146489 On Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 8:00 a.m., officers responded to a residence located in the first 100 block of Coleridge Park Drive to check the well-being of the occupant(s).   A two year old female and a male infant were located inside the home and later pronounced deceased.    Police requested the public's assistance in locating the children's mother, Lisa GIBSON.   On Saturday, July 27, 2013 shortly after 9:30 a.m. a body was observed in the Red River south of the Alexander Docks. Emergency personnel were dispatched and the body of Lisa GIBSON was recovered.   The investigation continued by members of the Homicide Unit.   This matter, like all homicide investigations, required in-depth investigative work surrounding forensics, as well as awaiting for time consuming crime lab results. The criminal portion of this investigation is now concluded and based on the investigation to date, it has been determined that this matter is a homicide/suicide.    The death of the two children identifies the city's 14th and 15th homicide of 2013. To date, there have been 20 homicides within the City of Winnipeg.     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY C13-201432 On October 2, 2013 at approximately 10:20 a.m., officers responded to a business located in the 2800 block of Pembina Highway regarding a robbery incident that just occurred.   It has been determined that three male suspects, one of which was armed, confronted a 38 year-old male employee. Demands were made and an undisclosed amount of merchandised was stolen. During the incident, the employee was assaulted repeatedly which resulted in non-life threatening injuries.   The suspects fled in a vehicle, no arrests have been made at this time.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).      For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer 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.

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Wednesday, October 2, 2013       ASSAULT INVESTIGATION – PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUIRED C13-187116 On September 14, 2013 at approximately 12:30 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to an assault that just occurred involving a City Transit Bus Driver.   The investigation has revealed that the bus was travelling eastbound on William Avenue when it stopped near Isabel Street and an unknown male suspect entered. The suspect failed to pay the required fare and began demanding a transfer from the 50 year-old male transit driver. It was at this time the suspect began assaulting the driver repeatedly causing non-life threatening injuries.   After approximately 2-3 minutes, two unknown males entered the bus attempting to intervene. One of those males was also assaulted by the suspect.   The suspect eventually exited the bus where a confrontation continued nearby involving the suspect and several unknown males.   The investigation continued by members of the Division 11 Crime Unit.   The suspect is described as:   Male Aboriginal in appearance 25 years 6'00" tall Slim build Short dark hair         Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6668 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).       COMMERCIAL ROBBERY C13-201135 On October 1, 2013 at approximately 10:05 p.m., a male suspect entered a business located in the 900 block of Henderson Highway and confronted staff.   The suspect demanded money resulting in an undisclosed amount being obtained.   No one was injured and the suspect fled out the front door of the store.   The suspect is described as: Male, Caucasian, medium build, 5'10" tall and approximately 30 years of age.     The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit.      For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer 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.

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Tuesday, October 1, 2013 SUSPICIOUS PERSON UPDATE – C13-195778 As previously released, on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Winnipeg Police Service members were dispatched to the 500 block of Nova Vista Drive for the report of a suspicious person.   Responding officers met with the owner of a home day care who advised that while she and children in her care were in the back yard an unknown male came to the fence saying that he wanted to "keep the children company".  The male was scared off and police were summoned.   The investigation continued by members of the East District Crime Unit and the male was identified.  It has been determined that his intentions were not criminal in nature and no charges will be laid.   The Winnipeg Police Service would like to thank members of the public and media for their assistance in this matter.     FINANCIAL ROBBERY – C13-200063 On Monday, September 30, 2013 shortly before 4:00 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service members were dispatched to a financial institution in the 200 block of Portage Avenue.   The investigation has revealed that a lone male suspect entered the business and confronted one of the employees. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken and the suspect fled.   No one was injured during the incident.   The suspect is described as: Caucasian with a fair complexion, early 50's, 5'9" tall, approximately 155 pounds with an average build.  He was wearing khaki coloured pants and a red jacket with a broad white stripe running down each sleeve from shoulder to cuff. The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit.  Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact police at 204-986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY – C13-200484 On Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at approximately 3:30 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to a convenience store in the 200 block of St Marys Road for the report of a commercial robbery.   Attending members met with the 43 year old clerk.  He advised that an armed male had demanded and received an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes after which he fled on foot.   The clerk was not injured.   The suspect is described as: Caucasian, 6' tall with a large build and short brown hair.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit.  Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact police at 204-986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).     For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer 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.