Man arrested in connection with three armed robberies involving taxi drivers: C26-41706

Released: March 3, 2026 at 11:05 a.m.

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Between February 17 and March 1, 2026, the Winnipeg Police Service responded to three armed robberies involving taxi drivers in the downtown area.

  • On February 17, 2026, a taxi driver was robbed by a male suspect armed with a firearm near the intersection of Agnes Street and Sargent Avenue (no injuries reported)

  • On February 21, 2026, a taxi driver was robbed of personal property and their taxi cab stolen by a male suspect armed with a firearm near the intersection of Agnes Street and Sargent Avenue (no injuries reported)

  • On March 1, 2026, a taxi driver was robbed by a male suspect armed with a firearm in the 500 block of Sargent Avenue (no injuries reported)

The Major Crimes Unit assumed the investigations and identified a suspect believed to be involved in all three robberies.

Michael Darren HARRIS (37) has been charged with Robbery x 3, Possession of a Weapon x 3, and Use of Imitation Firearm During Commission of an Indictable Offence x 3. He was detained in custody.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org

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