Police Asking For Public Assistance Locating Robbery Suspect

Manitoba Post StaffNews

WINNIPEG – Police are requesting help from the public in locating a suspect involved in a robbery that took place on November 12th.

At 4:30 am., a man wearing a disguise and armed with a weapon robbed a convenience store on Henderson Highway. He took cigarettes and fled in a vehicle being driven by someone else.

Police found the vehicle and when they approached it one man ran away and the vehicle took off with two more occupants inside.

The man who ran away was quickly arrested and the stolen cigarettes were found on his person.

Again, officers found the vehicle, which had previously been reported stolen and footprints led them to a woman whom they arrested.

35 year-old Duane Steven Bonefant has been charged with Robbery, Disguise with Intent, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 and Fail to Comply with Recognizance.

22 year-old Cheryln Maude Lambert has been charged with Robbery, Flight While Pursued by Peace Officer, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Drive Without a Licence.

The Winnipeg Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating the third suspect:

32 year-old Adrian Harold Traverse of Winnipeg.

He is described as Indigenous, approximately 5’9″ in height and 180 lbs.

Anyone that has information regarding his whereabouts or that has any information that may assist investigators is asked to call the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

PHOTO CREDIT – WINNIPEG POLICE