Winnipeg Police have arrested and charged a 27-year-old male from Sandy Bay First Nation after he led them on a high-speed pursuit on Wednesday night, November 29, 2017.
It all began around 10:00 pm after the suspect robbed a business in the 1000 block of Keewatin Street. Police say that at the time of the robbery the suspect hid his face, demanded money and was holding what employees felt was a firearm under his clothes. The suspect got into an SUV and made off with cash from the robbery.
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Less than an hour after the robbery patrol officers spotted an SUV that matched the description of the robbery suspect’s vehicle. A traffic stop was attempted at Flora Avenue and Parr Street but the suspect took off and police pursued. The suspect was speeding and driving dangerously so officers aborted the pursuit.
A few minutes later the suspect rolled his SUV near Brookside Boulevard and Oak Point Highway.
Police arrested the suspect on the scene of the rollover.
Marlon Elijah Whincup has been charged for his alleged involvement with:
- Robbery
- Disguise with Intent
- Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle
- Flight while Pursued by Peace Officer
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
Whincup was detained in custody.
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