News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, October 18, 2016 Residential Robbery – C16-217193 On October 17, 2016, Winnipeg Police responded to a report of a residential robbery that had occurred at approximately 3:50 p.m. to a home located on Victoria Avenue West.     The victim, the lone resident, was a female in her seventies. She had answered a knock on her front door when an unknown male forced his way inside. The victim was assaulted, but did not require medical treatment.  A small amount of money was stolen and the suspect fled on foot.     The suspect is described as a male, Aboriginal in appearance, approximately 18 to 20 years in age. The suspect had a heavy build weighing approximately 250 pounds. He was approximately 5'8" to 5'10" in height and was wearing a black coloured sweater/hoodie, long dark shorts, a black toque and red/black coloured high-top running shoes.     This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).       For further information contact either:  Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer  Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer  Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs    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.