Commercial Robbery – Arrest: C22-89481

Released: May 2, 2022 at 8 a.m.

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On May 1, 2022, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a commercial robbery at a hotel in the 200 block of Main Street.

A male in his twenties entered the front lobby while wielding an axe in front of staff. The employees retreated to safety, and the suspect proceeded to steal cash, then fled on foot.

General Patrol Units and the Tactical Support Team conducted an area search; the Major Crimes Unit took over the investigation.

Investigators subsequently identified a suspect who was later taken into custody at a residence in the 100 block of Clarke Street.

Justin Leonard OSBORNE, 28, of Winnipeg, was charged with Robbery, Weapon-related and Court Order-related offences. He was detained in custody.

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