A group of teens robbed and assaulted another group of teens inside Polo Park mall on Friday, Winnipeg police say.
Officers went to the mall just after 6 p.m. on Friday and found three teen boys inside a business with minor injuries. Police say the victims, two 16-year-olds and a 15-year-old, didn’t require medical attention.
The suspects fled before police arrived.
Investigators say the two groups were involved in an argument when the group of suspects assaulted three victims who were taking refuge in a mall business. One suspect flashed a fake firearm before the assault and another robbed one of the victims of his cellphone.
The two groups did not know each other, police say.
Using the tactical team and the canine unit, police found and arrested eight teens aged 13 to 17 in the area. Officers recovered a large knife and an imitation Glock 19 CO2 gun nearby.
The investigation is ongoing. Police ask anyone with information to call 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477) or provide it online at winnipegcrimestoppers.org.