Winnipeg police have arrested and charged a 23-year-old woman after the Major Crimes Unit investigated a incident from New Year’s Eve.
Police say after a call was made to a residence on Jan. 1, people dispersed into the home and to a nearby hotel where a second scuffle happened.
That’s when police say the charged female pointed a handgun at a male and fled after stealing a woman’s backpack.
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The investigation was turned over to the Major Crimes Unit and arrested the woman on Jan. 24.
Police have charged the woman with seven counts of robbery and weapon-related charges.
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