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May 31, 2007

Winnipeg Police Service Media Release
For Immediate Release

Stabbing

On May 30th, 2007 at 9:00 p.m., two males became involved in a verbal dispute at the intersection of Andrews Street and Selkirk Avenue resulting in one of the males stabbing the second male in the upper body.

The twenty-nine year old victim was conveyed to hospital in unstable condition and has since been upgraded to stable condition.

The investigation is continuing by Division 13 detectives. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-2848 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

Break and Enter Arrest

Between May 8th and 30th, 2007, a number of residences in the south end of Pembina Highway area were broken into and more than $25,000.00 of combined property was stolen.

Through the investigation, Division 16 detectives were able to identify a suspect in connection with the break-ins. On May 30th, Uniform members recognized the suspect in the area if Pembina Highway and Kirkbridge Drive and apprehended him.

A twenty-one year old male has been arrested in connection with the break-ins and is facing charges of Break and Enter X 19.

Missing Teen Located

On May 24th, 2007, the Winnipeg Police Service released information on a number of missing teens in conjunction with National Missing Children Day on May 25th, 2007.

Fifteen year old Sarah Lynne Vermette was listed as one of the missing children and has been safely located.

Public Advisory – Debit and Credit Cards

The Winnipeg Police Service would like to remind the public to be vigilant when using debit cards. A number of reports have been received regarding debit cards being stolen and used by the suspects for financial gain.

The suspects look over unsuspecting victims' shoulders when conducting transactions with their debit cards and memorize their personal identification numbers. The victims are then followed out to the parking lots and approached by two or more individuals who distract them either by asking for directions or pointing something out on their vehicle, thereby causing the victim to look away. When the victim is districted the suspects steal their bank or credit cards, wallet or purse. The debit cards are later used to withdraw cash from the victims' bank accounts.

Citizens are reminded to always cover the pin pad on automated banking machines or point of sale terminals and to be aware of unsavoury persons who may be hovering in the area.

Debit and credit cards should be kept securely in wallets and purses should be closed at all times. Pin numbers should be memorized whenever possible and should not be written on the card or kept with the cards. Thefts should be reported immediately to bank and credit card companies and a report should be made to the police.

Anyone observing suspicious activity of this nature should contact police immediately at 204-986-6222.

Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Update

On May 12th, 2007 at 4:40 a.m., a stolen van travelling eastbound on Cathedral Avenue failed to stop for a stop sign at the intersection of Arlington Street and struck a van travelling southbound on Arlington Street.

A thirty-seven year old female sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision. Two male occupants of the second vehicle, which was stolen, were conveyed to hospital and treated for non life-threatening injuries.

The thirty-one year old male driver of the stolen vehicle remains in stable condition at this time. He is facing charges of Impaired Driving Causing Death, Theft Over $5,000.00 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. Further charges are pending.

Twenty year old Jesse Tyler JAMES has been charged with Possession of Proprty Obtained by Crime, Breach of Probation and Failing to Comply with a the Conditions of a Recognizance in connection with the incident. He was detained at the Winnipeg Remand Centre.