On July 19, 2011, just before 1:30am, Central Plains RCMP received a report of an armed robbery on Lorne Avenue East in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.
Investigation revealed that on the same date at approximately 1:15am, while walking down Lorne Avenue, a 19-year-old male was approached by a blue Ford van. Two male individuals exited the van concealing their faces and brandishing a weapon. The suspects threatened to kill the victim and then stole his laptop he was carrying before leaving the location in the van. No injuries were reported.
A short while later, police located the suspect vehicle on the first block of 1st Street North West in Portage la Prairie. Three male youths, 2 from Portage la Prairie and one from Winnipeg, were arrested for robbery with a weapon, using a disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence and uttering threats to kill. All three youths were held in custody and are scheduled to appear in Provincial court on July 20, 2011.
Anyone with information about this incident are asked to contact the Central Plains RCMP at 857-4445 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Portage la Prairie RCMP and Portage General Investigative Section continue to investigate.
