On December 14, 2019, at approximately 5:10 p.m., Winnipeg Police Central Division General Patrol Units and Tactical Support Team officers responded to a report of a Commerical Robbery at a business located in the 800 block of Westminster Avenue.
A lone male suspect entered the business brandishing a handgun. The suspect demanded cash and cigarettes and then assaulted an employee causing minor injuries.
A suspect description will not be provided at this time.
This investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
Last Update: December 16, 2019
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