Weapons – Arrest: C23-253360

Released: October 19, 2023 at 10:18 a.m.

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On October 18, 2023, at approximately 1:20 p.m., patrolling Central General Patrol officers of the Winnipeg Police Service observed an adult male walking northbound Isabel Street towards McDermot Avenue holding a large knife partially concealed on his person.

Officers observed the suspect attempt to enter a convenience store in the first 100 block of Isabel Street and stopped before he could enter. The suspect immediately fled, discarding the knife in a nearby yard in the process. After a short foot pursuit, the suspect was safely arrested and placed in custody.

Officers recovered the knife and seized it as evidence.

A 20-year-old male from Winnipeg is facing the following charges:

- Possession of a Weapon

- Breach of Recognizance

He was released on an Undertaking as mandated by the Criminal Code.

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