On February 12, 2009 around 10:30 PM Portage la Prairie RCMP received a complaint of an attempted robbery which occurred outside the Centennial Arena.
As two females, both 17 years old, were leaving the arena after a hockey game, they were approached by a female who looked to be 17 years old. The suspect asked the victim for her name, and then tried to grab the victim’s purse. The victim did not let go of her purse and the two struggled, falling to the ground. The victim’s friend attempted to help by striking the suspect. A second suspect approached and tried to get the purse from the victim. By this time more people were starting to come out of the arena, and the two suspects fled the scene.
The suspects were described as native females approximately 16-17 years old. One was wearing a black hoodie, black pants, was short and had short hair which covered her face. The second suspect was wearing a black shinny jacket, jeans and had shoulder length hair. No items were stolen, and no injuries were reported.
Anyone with information about this incident are asked to contact the Portage la Prairie RCMP at 857-4445 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Cst. Stephen Senuita
Portage la Prairie RCMP
Tel: 204-857-4445
Fax: 204-239-0130
