Members of the Winnipeg Police Service have arrested a male after robberies at three banks in Winnipeg.
On December 3, 2019, at approximately 4:05 p.m., a male suspect entered a bank in the first 100 block of Lombard Place while concealing his identity and robbed the business using a note.
On December 10, 2019, at approximately 10:30 a.m., a male suspect entered a bank in the 1500 block of Ness Avenue while concealing his identity and robbed the business using a note.
On December 11, 2019, at approximately 4:35 p.m., a male suspect entered a bank in the 600 block of Notre Dame Avenue while concealing his identity and armed with a knife. He approached a counter where a 34-year-old female customer was cashing a cheque and robbed both her and the business. During the robbery, the customer was assaulted.
With the assistance of the bank’s security guard and another customer, the suspect was taken to the ground and held for police. Central District General Patrol members attended and took the male into custody.
Members of the Major Crimes Unit continued with the investigations.
Lee Patterson, a 53-year-old male, has been charged with:
- Robbery (x4)
- Disguise with Intent (x3)
- Possession of a Weapon
He was detained in custody.