Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Sunday, September 9, 2012   FIRE    C12-181531 On Sunday, September 9, 2012 at approximately 2:50 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a fire in the 200 block of Garry Street.   An investigation revealed that a fire was ignited in a garbage bin at the rear of a building and as a result of the fire, the building sustained smoke and fire damage to the rear wall.   All individuals in the building were evacuated due to smoke from the fire. No one was injured as a result of the incident.   Damage is estimated at $50,000 dollars.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Arson Strike Force. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6813 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).     INDECENT ACT ARREST    C12-181074 On Saturday, September 8, 2012 at approximately 3:20 p.m., an on duty Winnipeg Police Member in civilian clothing was walking in the area of Waterfront Drive and Lombard Avenue when a male indecently exposed himself to the officer and proceeded to conduct an indecent act.   Uniform members attended to the area and located the male who was still in the immediate area. He was arrested and taken into custody.   The female police member was not injured as a result of this incident.   A 23 year old male of Winnipeg has been charged with: Indecent Act   He was released on an Appearance Notice.     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY ARREST   C12-114906 On June 16, 2012 at approximately 11:55 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the report of commercial robbery in the area of the 900 block of Main Street.   The investigation revealed that two males attended to the location and approached a 50 year old male employee. The males demanded cash and proceeded to assault the victim by spraying him with bear spray and striking him about his lower body with a weapon. Both suspects fled from the store without obtaining any property.   The victim was conveyed to hospital with minor injuries.   The Major Crimes Unit entered into an investigation and as a result, on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at approximately 3:25 p.m., one of the suspects was located in the area of Alfred Avenue and Aikins Street. He was arrested and taken into custody.   David Paul MURDOCK, 19 years old of Winnipeg has been charged with: Robbery with Weapon Assault with Weapon Disguise with Intent Breach of Probation Unauthorized Possession of Weapon   MURDOCK was detained in custody.       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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