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On June 15, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a retail business in the first block of Osborne Street after receiving multiple reports of a commercial robbery involving several suspects who were in the process of damaging property within.
West District General Patrol officers quickly attended, located three suspects inside and outside the business, and placed them under arrest without incident. A 20-year-old male and a 21-year-old male, both security guards at the business, were physically assaulted during the incident and suffered minor injuries for which they did not require medical assistance. A fourth suspect fled on foot before police arrived.
During their investigation, officers learned the four suspects attended the business and confronted the security guards outside the business, verbally assaulting them in the process. The suspects began to assault both victims physically and followed them back into the business, where the assaults continued. The suspects then stole cosmetic products valued at approximately $800 and demanded money from the register. After unsuccessfully obtaining funds, the suspects displaced and broke merchandise, causing approximately $5,000 in damage.
The Major Crimes Unit has assumed the investigation.
An 18-year-old male, an 18-year-old female, and a 17-year-old female face Robbery and Mischief to Property Over $5,000 charges and were released by way of Undertakings as mandated by the Criminal Code.
Anyone with information or video surveillance that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6219, Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477), or online at winnipegcrimestoppers.org