WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Police arrested and charged a 22-year-old man after he tried robbing a convenience store with a knife.
Police said Monday around 5:00 PM, a lone male entered a store in the 100 block of Hargrave and demanded access to an attached building. When denied access, the suspect pulled a knife and attempted to steal lottery tickets but was unsuccessful and took off.
Police searched the area and found a suspect at Garry Street and St. Mary Avenue. A knife was located in the suspect’s pant pocket and the suspect admitted to injecting methamphetamine earlier in the day.
Moses Bradley Swan, a 22-year-old man from Winnipeg was charged with:
- Robbery
- Carry Concealed Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Possess Weapon
- Fail to Comply with Probation X4