Police Service Dog Jolt was called to assist in an investigation involving a serious assault on a 41-year-old Portage la Prairie man. The incident occurred at a business located on Saskatchewan Avenue West in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.
On September 27, 2021, at approximately 12:16am, Portage la Prairie RCMP received a report of a male victim who was assaulted with a weapon behind a local business.
Police say that two suspects were seen fleeing from the location, one on foot and the other on a bike.
Officers attended the scene and located the injured victim, a 41-year-old Portage la Prairie man. First aid was provided until Emergency Medical Services arrived and transported him to Winnipeg hospital, where he remains in serious condition with life-threatening injuries.
RCMP Police Dog Services arrived on scene. Police Service Dog Jolt began a track, leading police to recover some evidence as well as a possible last location of the suspects at 10th Street NW and Fisher Avenue.
RCMP are asking anyone that may have information regarding this crime, to please call Portage RCMP at 204-857-4445 or CrimeStoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a secure tip online at manitobacrimestoppers.com.
