Robbery – Arrest: C22-256282/C22-257928

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

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Update:

On November 8, 2022, Jayden Isreal KENNEDY, an 18-year-old male wanted for robbery-related offences, was located at a residence in the first 100 block of Foxberry Bay. He was arrested on the strength of a warrant and turned over to the Major Crimes Unit.

He remains in police custody. More information to follow as this investigation is still ongoing.

The Winnipeg Police Service thanks the media and public for their assistance.

As previously released:

The Winnipeg Police Service requests the public’s assistance locating a suspect involved in two serious robberies.

C22-256282
On November 2, 2022, at approximately 10:15 p.m., an 18-year-old male was robbed while waiting at a bus stop at Keewatin/Burrows. The victim was punched and slashed with a knife by an unknown male who demanded his property. He was treated for serious injuries to his upper body. The suspect fled on foot.

C22-257928
As previously released, on November 4, at approximately 6:45 p.m., a male in his 20’s was robbed while waiting at the same bus stop at Keewatin/Burrows. The victim was attacked with a knife, his property stolen, and the suspect fled on foot.

The Major Crimes Unit took over these investigations and identified a suspect. A warrant for Jayden Isreal KENNEDY, an 18-year-old male, has been issued for Robbery and Weapons-related offences.

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• KENNEDY is 5’11” in height, with a thin build.
• He has numerous tattoos, including two distinct ones on his neck. “Family” (left side) “Josephine Laquette” (right side)

Anyone with information on KENNEDY’s whereabouts is asked to contact police. Do not approach KENNEDY, as he may be armed with a weapon.

Call 911, the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219, or Crime Stoppers at 204-786- TIPS (8477).
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