Carjacking – Updated Picture: C22-219024

Released: September 25, 2022 at 8 a.m.

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Members of the Major Crimes Unit continue to investigate the carjacking of a 72-year-old female in the Norwood East area.

The victim’s stolen vehicle, a green 2014 Subaru Forester with Manitoba licence plate FCM 461, remains outstanding.

Investigators had previously released a stock photo of the vehicle but have now obtained an image of the actual stolen SUV, which has been attached.

Please note the black steel “winter” rims that have noticeably rusted.

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).

As previously released:

It is believed that on September 21, 2022, at approximately 3:45 p.m., the victim had returned to her parked SUV in the area of Tache Avenue and Horace Street when a male suspect confronted her. The suspect tried to take her keys from her hand and began punching her. He then dragged her out of the vehicle and stole it.

The victim suffered injuries and was subsequently transported to a hospital in stable condition.

The male suspect is described as 20-30 years old, about 6’0” tall, with an average build, dark shoulder-length hair and fair skin. He had been wearing all black.

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