News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, May 26, 2014 Commercial Robbery – C14-107295 On May 25, 2014 shortly after 3:00 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service members were dispatched to a gas bar in the 3600 block of Portage Avenue for the report of a commercial robbery.   Officers spoke with the lone clerk who advised that he had been working outside the kiosk when he observed two male walking towards him, one with his face concealed.  The clerk immediately entered the kiosk, locking the door behind him.  The male with his face concealed produced a weapon and attempted to gain entry to the kiosk but was unsuccessful.  Both males then ran off.   Suspect #1 described as: Male, approximately 5'8" tall with a skinny build   Suspect #2 described as: Male, approximately 5'8" tall   The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).     Commercial Robbery – C14-107300 On May 25, 2014 at approximately 3:15 a.m. the Winnipeg Police Service received the report of a commercial robbery at a convenience store in the 500 block of Dale Boulevard.   Attending members spoke with employees who advised that two male suspects, one armed with a weapon and both with their identities concealed, had entered the store.  They immediately approached the counter, demanding and receiving an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes.   Suspect #1 (armed) described as: Caucasian, 5'10 tall with a thin build and short dark hair   Suspect #2 described as: Caucasian, 6' tall with a thin build   The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).     Indecent Act – C14-107295 On May 25, 2014 the Winnipeg Police Service received the report of an indecent act.   Officers met with the two adult victims who advised that at approximately 5:30 p.m. they had been walking in the 100 block of Burland Avenue.  It was at this time a male youth ran up and performed an indecent act.  Both women yelled at him and he ran off.   The suspect is described as: Caucasian, 14-18 years of age, 5'9"-5'10" tall, with short light brown wavy hair.  He was wearing a grey t-shirt, black athletic shorts and running shoes.   The investigation is continuing by members of the East District Crime Unit.  Anyone who has any information regarding the incident or the suspect is asked to contact investigators at (204)986-2857 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.