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On March 20, 2024, the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a retail business in the 500 block of Sterling Lyon Parkway for the report of theft by a group of suspects.
Attending West District General Patrol members learned that a group of youths had attended the business, selected and stolen three machetes and throwing knives, and fled on foot to a retail outlet mall located across the street. Officers located six (6) individuals within the mall and arrested them without incident. Three 18” machetes and a pack of three Smith and Wesson 8” throwing knives were recovered and seized by officers.
Through their investigation, officers learned the suspects associated with one another had attended the retail business to steal property, mainly machetes and knives.
No injuries were reported as a result of these incidents.
A 21-year-old male, a 13-year-old male youth, and a 16-year-old male youth have been charged with Possession of a Weapon, Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition, and Theft Under $5,000. All were released by way of Undertakings as mandated by the Criminal Code.
Officers also arrested three female youths, aged between 15 and 16 years. One of the 15-year-old females was detained in custody on the strength of an unendorsed warrant in her name, while the others were issued trespassing notices and subsequently released without charges.