Weapons – Arrest: C22-178616

Released: August 9, 2022 at 8 a.m.

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On August 8, 2022, at approximately 1:45 p.m., a North District Community Support unit was patrolling the area of Burrows Avenue and Charles Street when they observed a male on a bicycle in breach of the Highway Traffic Act.

Officers stopped the male, and he was found to be in possession of two large knives, which were seized. The bicycle was found to have been stolen from a residence in the St. Matthews neighbourhood on July 22, 2022, and will be returned to its owner.

A 37-year-old male of Winnipeg is facing charges of:

- Possession of a Weapon
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000

He was released on an Appearance Notice (as mandated by the Criminal Code).

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