Friday, July 15, 2011

Wake Up Winnipeg - Police issue statement to the public regarding ongoing gang conflicts

The Winnipeg Police service have released the following statement seeking the publics assistance in the ongoing Gang Conflict in Winnipeg:  



NEWS RELEASE:



OUTLAW MOTORCYCLE GANG CONFLICT – PUBLIC ADVISORY
In light of the ongoing violence in our city associated to outlaw motorcycle gangs, members of the public may observe an increased police presence in their neighbourhoods.

In an effort to inform members of the public regarding the potential for violence surrounding gang members residing in their neighbourhood, uniform members will be sharing this information with neighbourhood residents. Officers will discuss with residents the unlikely potential of gang related violence in their community.

Officers will also be asking for the public’s assistance in reporting any suspicious activity in their neighbourhood to police. Members of the public may also observe an increase in police patrolling these areas.

Our goal is to create a heightened awareness in an effort to combat these recent events.

The Winnipeg Police Service is committed to the citizens of Winnipeg and dealing with this ongoing conflict.  

Anyone with information regarding suspicious activity in their community is asked to call police at 986-6222 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477)

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