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August 8, 2013   FRAUDULENT TELEPHONE SOLICITATIONS The Winnipeg Police Service would like to make the public aware of fraudulent telephone solicitations that are being made on behalf of the Winnipeg Police or the Winnipeg Police Association.   The Winnipeg Police Service has received reports from local businesses who have received telephone calls from individuals identifying themselves as being associated to the Winnipeg Police Service or the Winnipeg Police Association.  During the telephone call a request is made for the business to buy advertising space in an upcoming magazine or publication.      The Winnipeg Police Service would like to remind businesses and individuals that if you receive a telephone call requesting money to support a local charity or a not-for-profit agency to ask for the information to be sent to you in writing. Legitimate charities and organizations will have no problem giving you this information and they do not request credit card or personal information over the phone.   For further information on how to protect yourself or your business from fraud, please visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre's website at; http://www.phonebusters.com/english/recognizeit_charities.html         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.

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August 7, 2013     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY- UPDATE                C13-157177 As previously released, on August 7, 2013 at approximately 10:15 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service members responded to a jewellery store in the area of Main Street and Lombard Avenue for a report of a commercial robbery that had just occurred.    Upon arrival officers learned that a lone male suspect, armed with a crow bar, had entered the store and proceeded to smash the jewellery cabinets.    The suspect fled the store with an assortment of merchandise.  There were no reported injuries.   The investigation has revealed that a number of men's and ladies' Rolex watches were stolen.                              The suspect is described as:   Caucasian Male, 25 to 30 years of age, approximately 5'6" tall with a small build and dark hair.  He was wearing a dark coloured flat cap, dark sunglasses and a dark coloured jacket.      Anyone who has any information regarding this incident or the suspect is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at (204) 986-6219 or CrimeStoppers 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.

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Wednesday, August 7, 2013   ARSON INVESTIGATION- ARREST                 C13-142880 On August 6, 2013 shortly after 11:00 a.m. emergency services personnel responded to an apartment building within the 300 block of Assiniboine Avenue for reports of a strong smell of gas coming from within the building.   Upon arrival, police and fire crews evacuated the apartment building along with neighbouring buildings and the Winnipeg Fire Department Hazmat Team was deployed.     Emergency Personnel located combustible materials within a suite and members of the Arson Strike Force Unit continued with the investigation.   A suspect male was identified and at approximately 1:20 p.m. he was taken into custody without incident in the area of the 300 block of Assiniboine Avenue.   As a result of his alleged involvement in this incident, Joel Donald CALDER, 49 years of Winnipeg has been charged with the following:   Arson- Disregard for Human Life Arson- Damage to Property Possession of Incendiary Material Explosives- Intent to Cause Damage to Property   CALDER has been detained in custody.      COMMERCIAL BREAK AND ENTER           C13-156293 On August 6, 2013 just before 4:30 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service Division 11 Officers responded to a burglar alarm at a commercial business within the 900 block of Portage Avenue.    Upon arrival officers discovered that the front door of the business had been smashed and entry had been gained.  A number of Canon and Nikon cameras and lens were stolen from the business.   Anyone who has any information regarding this incident or the suspect(s) is asked to contact investigators from the Division 11 Crime Unit at (204) 986-6668 or CrimeStoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).      COMMERCIAL ROBBERY                         C13-157177 On August 7, 2013 at approximately 10:15 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service members responded to a jewellery store in the area of Main Street and Lombard Avenue for a report of a commercial robbery that had just occurred.    Upon arrival officers learned that a lone male suspect, armed with a crow bar, had entered the store and proceeded to smash the jewellery cabinets.    The suspect fled the store with an assortment of merchandise.   There were no reported injuries as a result of this incident.   Anyone who has any information regarding this incident or the suspect is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at (204) 986-6219 or CrimeStoppers 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.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2013     RESIDENTIAL BREAK AND ENTER- ARREST C13-154957 On August 4, 2013 at approximately 5:20 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service Uniform Members responded to a residence within the 900 block of Carter Avenue for a report of a break and enter that had just occurred by a lone male suspect.    Upon arrival officers met with the two female occupants of the residence, aged 25 and 26 years, and it was learned that the suspect, who was armed with a weapon, had entered the home and awoke the 25 year old victim.  The female victim screamed out for help when the suspect made sexual demands of her.  The victim's calls for help stopped the assault, and alerted the other female resident.  The suspect verbally threatened both victims while fleeing the residence.      Members of the Division 12 Community Support and Crime Units continued with this investigation and a suspect was identified.   At approximately 3:15 p.m. the suspect was located within the 900 block of Carter Avenue where he was taken into custody without incident.  A search warrant was also executed at a residence in the area.    As a result of his alleged involvement in this incident; Richard Raymond DYCK, 27 years of Winnipeg is facing the following charges: Break, Enter Dwelling House- Commit Indictable Offence Disguise With Intent Sexual Assault with a Weapon Utter Threats Utter Threats to Kill Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose Possess Counterfeit Money He has been detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.     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.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2013       VEHICLE ROBBERY                                  C13-156085 On August 5, 2013 at approximately 7:30 p.m. a 59 year old male and an 82 year old female were at a car wash within the 500 block of Madison Avenue when a suspect male with his identity disguised, approached their Sport Utility Vehicle.   The suspect male, who was armed with a firearm, entered the vehicle and demanded that the victims take him to a bank machine.   The male victim drove the vehicle to a financial institution in the area of Ellice Avenue and Empress Street.  The male victim and the suspect exited the vehicle into the parking lot when the victim began to yell at passers-by to contact police.  The suspect immediately struck the male victim in the upper body, causing non-life threatening injuries.  The female victim was able to escape the vehicle, prior to the suspect entering the vehicle and fleeing eastbound on Ellice Avenue.    A number of police units attended to the scene.  Shortly before 9:00 p.m. officers recovered the stolen Hyundai Tucson abandoned in the parking lot of a recreation centre within the 900 block of Sargent Avenue.    The suspect is described as:   Male, 6'1" to 6'4" tall, with a thin build.  He was wearing dark coloured clothing and a shirt or sweater concealing his face.  The suspect was also carrying a backpack.   This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit.  Anyone who has any information regarding this incident or the suspect is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).     ROADWATCH PROGRAM STATISTICS In partnership with Manitoba Public Insurance, this past August Long Weekend, the Winnipeg Police Service Central Traffic Unit, assisted by Uniform Officers, operated the "RoadWatch Program".  This Program utilized various check stops throughout the city.       A total of 1017 vehicles were stopped during the RoadWatch Program resulting in the following:   30 Provincial Offence Notices were issued Three Impaired Driving arrests Five Alcohol Screening Device readings of Warn, and One arrest for Drive Suspended   The RoadWatch Program will continue throughout the summer in an attempt to make our roads safe for everyone.       AUXILIARY FORCE CADETS RECRUITMENT Recruitment is now underway for Auxiliary Force Cadet Class #7.  This seventh class of Auxiliary Force Cadets is tentatively set to begin in January 2014.   Orientation Sessions for the Auxiliary Force Cadet Program will take place at the Winnipeg Police Training Academy, 130 Allard Avenue on:     Thursday, August 8, 2013, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.   and   Monday, August 26, 2013, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.     Application closing date is Friday, August 30th, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.   For further information please visit our website at: www.winnipeg.ca/policerecruitingor contact our Recruiting Office at 204-986-6204.        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.

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PLEASE NOTE CORRECTION...  Friday, August 2, 2013     STRONG-ARM ROBBERY INVESTIGATIONS  C13-153144/ C13-153069 On August 1, 2013 shortly after 10:20 p.m. a 21 year old male victim was walking in the area of Corydon Avenue and Arbuthnot Street when he was approached from behind by a male suspect who produced a handgun and demanded money.    The victim fled and the suspect was last seen running eastbound on Corydon Avenue.    Then, just before midnight, a 49 year old female victim was walking in the same area when she was approached by a female suspect armed with a handgun.   When the female suspect demanded the victim's purse, a male suspect appeared and also demanded money from the victim. The victim handed over an undisclosed amount of cash and both suspects fled.   There were no reported injuries.     The suspects are described as: Male, Aboriginal in appearance, approximately 17 to 21 years of age, with a slim build and short shaggy black hair.  He was wearing a hoody with the hood up. Female, 18 to 21 years of age with a medium build and brown shoulder length hair. She was wearing dark clothing.   The handgun was described as a black pistol.   Anyone who has any information regarding these incidents or the suspects is asked to contact investigators from the Major Crimes Unit at (204) 986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).     COMMERICAL ROBBERY- ARRESTS                            C13-153267 On August 2, 2013 at approximately 4:50 a.m. patrolling Division 11 Uniform Officers were flagged down in the area of William Avenue and Isabel Street by an employee who reported the convenience store had just been robbed.  Officers observed the suspects walking westbound on William Avenue, who immediately fled upon seeing police.   After a brief foot pursuit two female suspects were taken into custody without incident.    As a result of the continued investigation by the Division 11 members, two female youths, aged 15 and 16 years will be facing a charge of Robbery with a Weapon.   They will be released to appear in court at a later date.     CHILD ABUSE IMAGERY INVESTIGATION- ARREST    R13-51625 Members of the Winnipeg Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit, acting on information received from the National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre, entered into an investigation involving child abuse images that were located on the internet.   On Thursday, August 1, 2013, shortly before 8:00 a.m., as a result of investigation led by members of the Internet Child Exploitation Unit and assisted by the Technology Crimes Unit, a search warrant was executed at a residence within the 400 block of Bannatyne Avenue.   An assortment of electronic items was seized and a forensic investigation is continuing.   A 51 year old male from Winnipeg turned himself into police and is facing the following charges: Importing/Distributing Child Pornography Possessing Child Pornography Access Child Pornography He has been released to appear in court at a later date.     For further information regarding how to report child abuse images located on the internet please visit Cybertip.ca.  Cybertip.ca is Canada's tipline for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children.       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.

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Friday, August 2, 2013     STRONG-ARM ROBBERY INVESTIGATIONS  C13-153144/ C13-153069 On August 1, 2013 shortly after 10:20 p.m. a 21 year old male victim was walking in the area of Corydon Avenue and Arbuthnot Street when he was approached from behind by a male suspect who produced a handgun and demanded money.    The victim fled and the suspect was last seen running eastbound on Corydon Avenue.    Then, just before midnight, a 49 year old female victim was walking in the same area when she was approached by a female suspect armed with a handgun.   When the female suspect demanded the victim's purse, a male suspect appeared and also demanded money from the victim. The victim handed over an undisclosed amount of cash and both suspects fled.   There were no reported injuries.     The suspects are described as: Male, Aboriginal in appearance, approximately 17 to 21 years of age, with a slim build and short shaggy black hair.  He was wearing a hoody with the hood up. Female, 18 to 21 years of age with a medium build and brown shoulder length hair. She was wearing dark clothing.   The handgun was described as a black pistol.   Anyone who has any information regarding these incidents or the suspects is asked to contact investigators from the Major Crimes Unit at (204) 986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).     COMMERICAL ROBBERY- ARRESTS              C13-153267 On August 2, 2013 at approximately 4:50 a.m. patrolling Division 11 Uniform Officers were flagged down in the area of William Avenue and Isabel Street by an employee who reported the convenience store had just been robbed.  Officers observed the suspects walking westbound on William Avenue, who immediately fled upon seeing police.   After a brief foot pursuit two female suspects were taken into custody without incident.    As a result of the continued investigation by the Division 11 members, two female youths, aged 15 and 16 years will be facing a charge of Robbery with a Weapon.   They will be released to appear in court at a later date.     CHILD ABUSE IMAGERY INVESTIGATION- ARREST    R13-51625 Members of the Winnipeg Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit, acting on information received from the National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre, entered into an investigation involving child abuse images that were located on the internet.   On Tuesday, August 1, 2013, shortly before 8:00 a.m., as a result of investigation led by members of the Internet Child Exploitation Unit and assisted by the Technology Crimes Unit, a search warrant was executed at a residence within the 400 block of Bannatyne Avenue.   An assortment of electronic items was seized and a forensic investigation is continuing.   A 51 year old male from Winnipeg turned himself into police and is facing the following charges: Importing/Distributing Child Pornography Possessing Child Pornography Access Child Pornography He has been released to appear in court at a later date.     For further information regarding how to report child abuse images located on the internet please visit Cybertip.ca.  Cybertip.ca is Canada's tipline for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children.       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.