On October 2, 2009, at about 5:45am, Portage la Prairie RCMP responded to a complaint of an armed robbery of a taxi in the North East area of the City.
Investigation revealed that two unidentified males were picked up at a residence by taxi and driven to a parking lot in a residential area in the city’s North East corner. One male exited the vehicle, the other gabbed the driver from behind demanding cash. At this time it is believed the suspects were armed with a knife. An undisclosed amount of cash was turned over and the suspects fled.
The driver, a 62-year-old male was uninjured.
The suspects are described as being 18 to 24 years of age with average builds and wearing hooded sweaters.
Update 10/07/09 1:44pm
After an exhaustive investigation, a 17-year-old male from the Portage la Prairie area was arrested and has been charged with numerous offences, including robbery, possession of a weapon and carrying a concealed weapon. A second suspect has been identified, and charges are pending.
The investigation is ongoing.
Cst. Miles Hiebert
Portage la Prairie RCMP
Tel: (204)239-8908
Fax: (204)239-0130
