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As previously released:
The Winnipeg Police Service issued a media release about a kidnapping incident involving an adult male on August 16, 2024.
The victim was assaulted and abducted from a Millpond Path neighbourhood and subsequently sexually assaulted at gunpoint.
The Major Crimes Unit previously arrested and charged Gurpreet VEHNIWAL, (34), of West St. Paul with the following offences:
- Robbery
- Kidnapping
- Sexual Assault - Firearm
- Extortion
- Break and Enter and Commit Robbery - Dwelling House
- Break and Enter with Intent – Dwelling House
- Attempt Obstruct Justice
- Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm
- Assault with a Weapon
- Pointing a Firearm
- Careless Use of Firearm, Ammunition, Prohibited Weapon or Device
Update:
The Major Crimes Unit continued investigating. A second suspect was identified, and a warrant for his arrest was issued.
On September 3, 2024, a 27-year-old male, Jashanbeersingh GILL of Winnipeg, turned himself in on the strength of this warrant.
He has been charged with similar offences.
He was released on a Release Order by a Justice.