Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Thursday, August 30, 2012     SERIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION UPDATE C12-172819 As previously released - On Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at approximately 10:35 a.m., Emergency Services responded to the area of York Avenue and Main Street regarding a serious motor vehicle collision involving a cyclist.    As a result of the collision a 68 year old male was conveyed to hospital in critical condition where he later succumbed to his injuries.   The Winnipeg Police Service Traffic Collision Investigation Section is continuing the investigation. Anyone that may have witnessed the motor vehicle collision or have information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6271.     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY C12-173310 On Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at approximately 10:10 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service attended to the area of the 1400 block of Main Street regarding a commercial robbery.   The responding officers learned that a lone male armed with a weapon attended to a restaurant and confronted a 51 old female employee. The male attempted to obtain cash, however fled from the location without receiving any.   The suspect is described as: Male, Caucasian, 25-35 years old, 5'10" – 6'0" tall, thin build, short brown hair, clean shaven.     The investigation is continuing by the Winnipeg Police Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY C12-172713 On Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at approximately 11:00 a.m., Uniform Patrol Members attended to the area of the 500 block of Osborne Street regarding a commercial robbery.   The investigation revealed that at approximately 3:30 a.m., two males attended to a convenience store and confronted two male employees, ages 58 and 39. The male suspects demanded and received an undisclosed amount of cigarettes and fled from the area.   The suspects are described as: Suspect #1: Male, light skin colour, 5'8"-5'9" tall Suspect #2: Aboriginal in appearance, 5'6"-5'7" tall, approximately 220 pounds, chubby build   The investigation is continuing by the Winnipeg Police Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).     For further information contact either: Patrol Sgt. Monica Stothers, Public Information Officer Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca   Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police

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