Carjacking – Arrests: C22-23205

Released: February 2, 2022 at 8 a.m.

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On February 2, 2022, at 12:02 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a care facility in the South Point Douglas area for a report of a carjacking.

An employee had just left when they were confronted at knifepoint by an individual that had been recently discharged from the building. The male demanded her keys and fled in her SUV.

At approximately 1:10 a.m., officers observed the stolen vehicle in the area of Main Street and Broadway. There were two occupants—a driver and a passenger that were seen switching seats—and the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed.

The SUV was pursued through the Downtown area, and at 1:16 a.m., the driver struck a cruiser car in the area of Kennedy Street and Ellice Avenue. The vehicle was stopped, and both occupants were safely taken into custody.

Members of the Major Crimes Unit continued with the investigation.

A 35-year-old male of Winnipeg is facing charges of:

- Robbery
- Possession of a Weapon
- Drive Suspended (Highway Traffic Act)

A 31-year-old male of Roseau River is facing charges of:

- Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance
- Flight While Pursued by Peace Officer
- Assault a Peace Officer (x2)
- Operation of a Conveyance While Prohibited Pursuant to Federal or Provincial Act
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

Both were released on Undertakings (as mandated by the Criminal Code).

Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer
Constable Dani McKinnon, Public Information Officer
Constable Claude Chancy, Public Information Officer
Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs

Office: 204-986-3061
E-mail: WPS-PIO@winnipeg.ca

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