21/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 22/07/2024 01:24
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On July 20, 2024, at approximately midnight, the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the 500 block of Sterling Lyon Parkway for the report of a male suspect who had broken into a retail mall by breaking an entry door glass panel.
Attending West District officers were advised that the suspect had also broken glass to two retail stores within the mall before breaking another entry door glass panel and fleeing with stolen property. Officers located the male walking near Corydon Avenue and Carpathia Road at approximately 1:50 a.m. and arrested him without incident.
The suspect caused over $22,000 in damages (two entry doors and two stores) and stole approximately $3,500.00 in merchandise, some of which was recovered by officers.
The Major Crimes Unit assumed the investigation and linked the suspect to three additional violent historic robberies and a break & enter at a religious establishment.
A 14-year-old male from Winnipeg has been charged with the following offences:
He was detained in custody.
The Major Crimes Unit continues investigating these matters, and additional arrests are anticipated. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219,Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477), or online at winnipegcrimestoppers.org.
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