Three youth are facing Armed Robbery using a firearm after the trio knocked over a liquor store in Winnipeg Thursday night, September 13, 2018.
Police say that at about 8:30 pm three males entered the Manitoba Liquor Mart in the 900 block of Jefferson Avenue. One of the suspects grabbed two bottles and ran towards the exit. A second suspect pulled out a silver handgun and pointed towards employees.
The three suspects took off but were located by police soon afterwards in the 100 block of Mapleglen Drive.
- Police arrest two men for more than 130 Manitoba Liquor Mart thefts
- Robber calls police to turn himself in
The suspects were in possession of the liquor and officers found an imitation handgun during a search.
The suspects aged 14, 15 and 17 remain in custody.
The 14-year-old male has been charged with:
- Armed Robbery using a Firearm
- Pointing a Firearm
- Fail to Comply with Sentence X2
- Possess Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Carry Concealed Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Possession of a Weapon
- Possess Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
The 15-year-old male is facing a charge of Armed Robbery using a Firearm.
The 17-year-old male has been charged with:
- Armed Robbery using a Firearm
- Possess Firearm, Restricted/prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Carry Concealed Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Possession of a Weapon
- Possess Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Fail to Comply with Sentence
- Fail to Comply with Undertaking X2
No one was injured during the robbery.
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