Public Advisory: C23-56822

Released: March 14, 2023 at 3:20 p.m.

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On March 10, 2023, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the report of a female who had been threatened at knifepoint by an unknown male while she was walking near Mandalay Drive and Rolmount Road.

The victim, in her 20s, was approached by a male who asked for directions. During their conversation, he pointed a knife at her and uttered sexually explicit language. She pushed away to escape and sustained a minor injury from the blade.

The suspect is described as an adult male in his 20s with an Indigenous appearance. He was wearing dark clothing with a black surgical mask.

The Sex Crimes Unit has taken over this investigation.

Anyone with information, including possible home surveillance in this area, is asked to call the Sex Crime Unit at 204-986-6245.

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