Strongarm Robbery – Investigation: C2295512

Released: May 10, 2022 at 8 a.m.

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The Winnipeg Police Service’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating a strongarm robbery in the 300 block of Sargent Avenue.

On May 7, 2022, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the victim in her twenties and a group of unknown females exited a bus near Balmoral/Sargent. While the victim was waiting for another bus, she was unexpectedly assaulted by the females. They stole her personal belongings and fled on foot. A passerby stopped and called 911; the victim subsequently sought medical attention on her own.

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

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