News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, March 19, 2014   COMMERCIAL ROBBERY ARREST - C14-46008 As previously released, on March 4, 2014 at approximately 1:40 p.m., an armed male suspect, while concealing his identity entered a business located in the 1600 block of Regent Avenue West.   Once inside, a 62 year-old male employee was confronted and money was demanded. The suspect eventually fled in a vehicle empty handed.   No one was injured.   Members of the Major Crime Unit continued with the investigation and determined that the same suspect was responsible for several other incidents. Stolen vehicle from the 1200 block of Main Street on February 28, 2014 Theft of gas from the 900 block of Henderson Highway on February 28, 2014 Attempt robbery in the 400 block of Notre Dame Avenue on March 4, 2014 Commercial robbery in the 1000 block of McPhillips Street on March 8, 2014 Theft of gas from the 900 block of Henderson Highway on March 17, 2014 On March 18, 2014 uniform members observed the stolen vehicle in the area of River Avenue and Donald Street.  The vehicle was stopped and suspect arrested without incident.   Steven PETERSON 22 years of Winnipeg has been charged with several Robbery and Theft related offences for his alleged involvement.   He was detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.     SUSPICIOUS DEATH – C14-55104 On March 17, 2014 shortly after 8:00 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the 200 block of Balmoral Street for the report of a sudden death.   Attending members located a deceased adult female within the residence.   An autopsy is pending and the investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit.   No further information is available at this time.   FRAUD PREVENTION MONTH March is Fraud Awareness Month, and this March celebrates the 10th Anniversary of this designation. In conjunction with other agencies from the community, the Winnipeg Police Service will be participating in events to help educate citizens on how they can protect themselves from fraud. The Winnipeg Police Service will be hosting a Twitter Talk about fraud prevention later today between 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. Join the conversation: http://www.winnipeg.ca/police/insidewps/20140318.stm   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.