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April 26, 2012

Winnipeg Police Service Media Release
For Immediate Release

Missing Person - Jeremy DUMAS :: R12-32445 - Located

The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 14 year old male, Jeremy DUMAS. He was last seen in the River East area of Winnipeg on April 10, 2012.

DUMAS is described as: Aboriginal, 5’7” tall and weighs approximately 160 lbs. He has medium length black hair, brown eyes, and a medium build. He was last seen wearing a green jacket, and a grey sweatshirt. He is known to frequent the Downtown area, and may have travelled to Flin Flon, Manitoba.

The Winnipeg Police Service in concerned for DUMAS’ well being. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the Winnipeg Police Missing Persons Unit at 986-6250.

Missing Person - Sarah COX :: R12-30478 - Located

The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 16 year old female, Sarah COX. Cox was last seen on April 2, 2012 in the downtown area of Winnipeg.

Cox is described as: Caucasian, 5’6” tall, 125 lbs, with medium length blonde hair, and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing black pants, a white and black sweater, and black boots.

The Winnipeg Police Service considers COX to be a person in need of protection as she is at high risk of being exploited or victimized and investigators are concerned for her well-being.

Anyone with information regarding COX’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Winnipeg Police Missing Persons Unit at 204-986-6250.

Assault with a Weapon Arrests :: C12-73523

Between April 23 and April 24, 2012, members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to numerous calls for service regarding complaints of a vehicle and occupants discharging a paintball gun at pedestrians in the North Kildonan area of the city.

Officers responded to the area. On April 24, 2012 at approximately 7:45 p.m., members of the Canine Unit located the suspect vehicle in the area Chief Peguis Trail and Gateway Road resulting in a traffic stop. It was at this time a 17 year old male and 18 year old male were arrested and found to be in possession of a paintball gun, Air soft gun and a quantity of paintballs.

Due to the efforts of Uniform Patrol members, both males are facing the following offences:

Assault with a Weapon x 9
Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose.

Both males were released on a Promise to Appear.

Fire :: C12-74852

On April 25, 2012, at approximately 7:45 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a working fire incident located in the 400 block of Boyd Avenue.

Damage is estimated at $75,000.00. No one was injured as a result of the incident.

The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.

The investigation is continuing by members of the Arson Strike Fore.

Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6813 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

Fire :: C12-74894

On April 25, 2012, at approximately 9:05 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a working fire at a building located in the 200 block of Broadway.

Damage is estimated at $100,000.00. No one was injured as a result of the incident.

The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.

The investigation is continuing by members of the Arson Strike Fore.

Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6813 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

Stabbing Investigation :: C12-75041

On April 26, 2012, at approximately 2:20 a.m., Winnipeg Police Service members responded to a stabbing incident in the area of the 600 block of Notre Dame Avenue.

Attending members identified a 31 year old male with lower body injuries.

The investigation has revealed that the victim had exited a business after purchasing liquor when he was confronted by an unknown male. It is at this time the victim was stabbed and robbed of his property.

The suspect is described as: Male, Aboriginal in appearance, medium length dark hair, clean shaven, 6’00” tall and 175 lbs.

The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).