WINNIPEG — A 24-year-old man carrying a knife, a screwdriver and ammunition is in custody after causing a disturbance near Portage Place Shopping Centre Friday.
Around 1:30 p.m., police were called outside the mall after members of the Downtown Watch saw two men making a disturbance.
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Both were intoxicated and one had an outstanding warrant, police said.
Officers arrested the man and said he was in possession of a round of ammunition, a knife, a screwdriver and a debit card linked to a previous robbery and stabbing.
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The 24-year-old is facing numerous charges including carrying a concealed weapon or ammunition, possession of a weapon and identity theft.
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