Cop briefs — April 12, 2022
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This article was published 11/04/2022 (1433 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Boy, 14, charged in armed robbery
Police in Dauphin are searching for suspects in connection with an armed gas station robbery.
At approximately 12:10 a.m. on Saturday, police responded to a report of a robbery at a gas station on Main Street with a firearm, according to a police press release.
Police say four masked men, one with a gun, entered the gas station and threatened a staff member. They then ran off with a large amount of merchandise.
The employee chased them and tackled the armed suspect with the help of two bystanders. They held him down and called police. The employee had minor injuries, according to police.
The three other suspects were not found.
The 14-year-old Dauphin boy was charged with robbery, disguise with intent, pointing a firearm, assault with a weapon and uttering threats.
Police are still investigating.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Dauphin RCMP at 204-622-5020, call Manitoba Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
Two intoxicated women lodged
Police lodged two intoxicated people on Sunday.
At approximately 7 a.m., police responded to a report of an intoxicated woman whose family members weren’t able to prevent her actions from escalating.
Then at approximately 6 p.m., police arrested an intoxicated 52-year-old woman, whose family was also concerned for her well-being.
Both women were lodged until sober.
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