MANITOBA – An Alert Ready public awareness test message is scheduled to take place in Manitoba on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at 1:55 p.m. The emergency alert test message will be distributed through radio, cable and satellite TV broadcasters, web feeds and to compatible wireless devices. Not all Manitobans will receive the test alert on…
Beware Doorstop Thefts When Ordering Online
WINNIPEG – As a friendly reminder, especially during the busy holiday shopping season, the Winnipeg Police Service is asking residents to be mindful of doorstep thefts when ordering items online or expecting holiday gifts through the mail/courier. We offer the following crime prevention tips: Use tracking numbers to anticipate delivery dates, times, and the whereabouts…
Loaded Sawed-Off Shotgun Seized on Pacific Ave
WINNIPEG – A situation at a home on Pacific Avenue involving firearms ended in the seizure of another loaded sawed-off shotgun. On November 25th police responded to a call of a man inside a home with a weapon. They removed a number of people from the home and found the man hiding in the attic…
Gang-Related Arrest Made on Furby
WINNIPEG – An attempt to arrest one suspect leads to the arrest of another and seizure of crack cocaine and gang paraphernalia. On November 25th police went to an apartment on Furby Avenue in an attempt to arrest a suspect. Once there, a search of a different man resulted in the seizure drugs and other…
Air 1 Tracks Coyotes to Kildonan Park Golf Course
WINNIPEG – An encounter with a coyote on River Grove Drive has led police to caution the public regarding the number of coyotes in the area. On November 24th at 10:30 pm. police observed a large coyote on a sidewalk on River Grove Drive. It appeared to be following an elderly man and his dog.…
Stolen Gun Found in Pritchard Home
WINNIPEG – A search warrant executed at a home on Pritchard venue has led to a number of people taken into custody as well as the seizure of guns and ammunition. The search was executed on November 24 at 5:20pm. revealing ammunition and a stolen .22 calibre rifle which had been taken from a break…
Crime Prevention Tips from the Winnipeg Police
WINNIPEG – Are you wondering how safe your neighbourhood is? The Winnipeg Police have some safety tips and links to crime in your areas that can help. Winter is here. On a cold winter morning it might seem like a good idea to start your car and let it warm up while you finish getting…
Battery Fires: The Potential Danger Hiding in Your Junk Drawer
After putting up Christmas decorations this year, Damien Morris had some extra batteries left over and did what many people do — tossed them in a drawer for future use. The loose batteries sparked a fire that could have destroyed his Charlottetown, P.E.I., home. Morris said he had no idea batteries could pose such a…
Missing: 59 Year-Old Winnipeg Man
WINNIPEG – Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Winnipeg man. Mark Hughes is 59 years-old and was last seen on November 2, 2018. He has been known to frequent the Princess Street and Logan area. Hughes is described as a Caucasian male, 6’0″ in height with green eyes and an…
17 Year-Old Youth Charged With Arson
WINNIPEG – A 17 year-old youth has been charged with arson after setting fire to the inside of truck. On November the 23rd at 1:15 in the morning police and K-9 received a report of a vehicle fire on Bronx Avenue. K-9 tracked the arsonist, who had fled on foot and while tracking him they…