News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, March 24, 2014         COMMERCIAL ROBBERY   C14-59862 On March 23, 2014 at approximately 11:30 p.m., an armed male suspect entered a convenience store located in the 400 block of Edison Avenue and confronted a 21 year-old male employee.   The suspect demanded cash and cigarettes, fleeing with an undisclosed amount. The employee was not injured.   The suspect is described as: Male, Caucasian, in his 20's, skinny build and grey/dark eyes.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).     ROBBERY INVESTIGATION   C14-58479 On March 21, 2014 at approximately 1:00 a.m., a 21 year-old male was walking in the area of Edmonton Street and St. Mary Avenue when he was confronted by several males.   Two of the suspects were armed, one with a handgun and the other a knife. The victim was physically assaulted and slashed with the knife causing an upper body injury. It was at this time the victim was robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes.     The suspects fled the area and the incident was later reported to police.   The victim was confronted by 8-10 males. They are described as: Aboriginal in appearance, 18-25 years of age and wearing dark clothing. The two armed males are described as:   (Suspect armed with handgun) Aboriginal in appearance 6'3" tall Husky build 230-250 lbs. Clean shaven Wearing: "Ecko" brand hoody, red hat and blue jeans   (Suspect armed with knife) Aboriginal in appearance 6'2" tall Skinny build Wearing: Black hoody and blue jeans   The investigation is continuing by members of the Division 11 Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6668 or Crime Stoppers 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.