Just before 9:30pm on December 4, 2013, Central Plains RCMP were dispatched to a report of an armed robbery at Mike’s 5th Avenue Grocery Store in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.
Suspects caught on film during an armed robbery at Mike’s 5th Avenue Grocery Store.
Police arrived within minutes of the initial call. Portage la Prairie Police Dog Service was contacted and attended to assist with the investigation. Investigation revealed that two males entered the business one of which was brandishing a knife. The suspects fled the location without any cash or merchandise, heading towards 4th Avenue NE. No injuries were reported.
Both suspects are described as male, each with a medium build and approximately 5′ 7″ tall. Both males had their faces completely masked with balaclava’s. One suspect was wearing a white jacket and gloves and had an English accent. The second male was wearing a red and black checkered jacket and was also wearing gloves.
The incident was caught on video surveillance. Anyone with information regarding this attempted robbery is asked to call the Portage La Prairie RCMP at 204-857-4445. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS), submit a tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to Crimes(274637).
