Violent robbery – sends security guard to hospital: C26-34903

Released: February 14, 2026 at 11:51 a.m.

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A man working as a security guard was robbed and struck with a weapon in the 300 block of Main Street, sending him to hospital.

On February 13, 2026, around 1:45 p.m. General Patrol officers from the Central District responded for the report of a robbery outside a building in the 300 block of Main. Officers learned the man was outside the building when he noticed someone rummaging through his property that was sitting on the ground nearby. When he approached the suspect, he was struck on the head with a metal object, and the suspect(s) ran off with his property.

An individual driving by, stopped to assist the victim, police were called and he was transported to hospital in stable condition.

The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police or anonymously at winnipegcrimestoppers.org.

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