Posted on 04/01/2009, 7:58 am, by mySteinbach

At approximately 9:00 PM, March 30th, 2009 Headingley RCMP received a report of an Armed Robbery at the Ellie Esso located 30 kilometres west of Winnipeg on Highway #1.

A lone masked male brandishing a handgun demanded cash from both employees. The suspect left with an undisclosed amount of money. Neither of the employees were injured. A late model Ford Van seen near the Crime Scene may have been involved and was last seen traveling westbound on Highway #1 towards Portage La Prairie. No Arrest have been made.

RCMP Headingley, Portage La Prairie and RCMP Major Crime Units are investigating.

Contact:
Headingley RCMP Detachment
Cst. Villeneuve or Sgt. Jolicoeur
Phone: 204-888-0358