Traffic officer thwarts Winnipeg shoplifting attempt, police say

Winnipeg police are crediting the quick actions of a traffic officer for the arrest of a 25-year-old man during a shoplifting incident.

The officer was flagged down Wednesday afternoon by an employee at a Donald Street business, who said someone was in the process of stealing from the store.

The officer was able to stop the man before he could flee. Police said a struggle took place and that a knife fell from the suspect’s waistband. A passerby called police for help, and additional officers arrived to assist in taking the man into custody.

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The original officer suffered minor injuries during the struggle.

The suspect is facing charges of theft under $5,000, assaulting a peace officer, resisting a peace officer, weapon possession and failing to comply with release conditions.

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