WINNIPEG – A standoff on Selkirk Avenue on Sunday morning ended with no arrests, although police, who were investigating a robbery, made arrests nearby.
Winnipeg police blocked Selkirk Avenue between McKenzie and Parr streets at around 11:30 a.m. and the tactical unit removed two residents, who were later found not to be involved in the robbery.
Police were looking for men involved in the robbery of a 24-year-old shortly after 11 a.m. in the 600 block of Selkirk Avenue.
The 24-year-old was approached by four men, one armed with a gun, who tried to rob him but fled when they found he had nothing of value, police said. The 24-year-old wasn’t injured.
Police believe the same four men then physically assaulted and robbed an 18-year-old woman. Her injuries were not life-threatening.
Police arrived in time to see two men fleeing the area and they arrested one of them but the other escaped. The canine unit was called in and tracked a suspect to the 600 block of Manitoba Avenue, where he was arrested.
The 16-year-old and 18-year-old were charged with several robbery-related offences. They’re being held in custody.
Police also recovered a gun.
Police are still looking for two other men and ask anyone with information about the robberies to call investigators at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
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