Carjacking – Investigation: C22-93750

Released: May 6, 2022 at 8 a.m.

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On May 6, 2022, at approximately 12:45 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the 700 block of Wellington Avenue for the report of a male stabbed during a carjacking.

Officers located an injured male in his fifties and provided emergency medical care, including a chest seal. He was transported to hospital in unstable condition and later upgraded to stable condition.

The victim reported after parking his vehicle; he was approached by a group of unknown males asking for a cigarette. Subsequently, he was stabbed, and they fled in his vehicle.

The Major Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation. No arrests have been made at this time.

If anyone has information regarding this incident, call the Major Crimes Unit 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS (8477).

Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer
Constable Dani McKinnon, Public Information Officer
Constable Claude Chancy, Public Information Officer
Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs

Office: 204-986-3061
E-mail: WPS-PIO@winnipeg.ca

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