On June 17, 2022, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the 1700 block of Pembina Highway for the report of a female who had been robbed.
Officers from the West District attended and located the 23-year-old victim suffering from injuries. Ambulance personnel attended and treated the victim.
Officers subsequently identified and arrested two of the three suspects in the Wildwood Park area without incident.
The Major Crimes Unit continued with the investigation and on June 18, arrested a third suspect at her residence.
Investigators believe the victim and the suspects were all passengers on the same transit bus. Investigators believe the suspects followed the victim as she exited the bus, attacked her without provocation, and robbed her of her personal property. One of the suspects is believed to have brandished a knife during the robbery.
The accused and the victim were previously unknown to one another.
A 16-year-old female youth of Winnipeg is facing the following charges:
- Robbery
- Possess Weapon
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
A 16-year-old female youth of Winnipeg is facing the following charges:
- Robbery
- Possess Weapon
A 13-year-old female youth of Winnipeg is facing the following charge:
- Robbery
They were released on Undertakings as mandated by the Criminal Code.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators – including those with video surveillance in the area or who may have captured or observed the incident – is asked to call investigators at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
Strongarm Robbery – Arrests: C22-131657
Released: June 19, 2022 at 8 a.m.
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