The Winnipeg Police Service says a suspect is facing almost two dozen charges, including several firearm charges, after several alleged Winnipeg robberies. 

Authorities believe that a 25-year-old from Steinbach is involved in four separate robberies, including three convenience stores, that occurred in August.

The WPS says that they are connecting the man to a string of alleged robberies beginning on August 3.  At 11:00 a.m., police say that a man went to a convenience store in the 2500 block of Main Street and demanded money. They say the man received an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the store.

Four days later, in the early morning of on August 7, a man entered a convenience store in 1000 block of Henderson Highway. They say the suspect produced a firearm, pointed it at the employee, and demanded money. Police say the suspect left with an undisclosed amount of money.

Police are connected the same suspect to a robbery in the 400 block of Springfield that occurred two days later on August 9. They say the suspect entered a convenience store at 9:20 a.m, demanded money, and fled when reviewing an undisclosed amount. 

On August 10, police arrived at a food store in the 1100 block of Henderson Highway at 8:08 p.m. in response to a robbery. Police say the man demanded money from the store but fled in a stolen truck before receiving money. Police say the truck the suspect was driving was stolen on August 1 from Fort Alexander, Manitoba. 

The suspect was located soon after at a restaurant in the 1400 block of Henderson Highway, but then fled in the same stolen truck.

Police say the suspect began driving dangerously in the North Kildonan area, sparking a police pursuit. Around 8:22 p.m in the 200 block of Edison Avenue, the man was caught trying to abandon the vehicle by police and was taken into custody.

After being brought into custody, police tied the suspect to three previous robberies.

The 25-year-old suspect is now facing almost two dozen charges including:

  • Armed Robbery using a Restricted Firearm or Prohibited Firearm
  • Robbery (x3)
  • Disguise with Intent (x4)
  • Poss of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
  • Flight While Pursued by Peace Officer
  • Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance
  • Possession of a Weapon (x2)
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
  • Use of Firearm During Commission of an Indictable Offence
  • Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
  • Pointing a Firearm
  • Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
  • Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order (x3)

The man was detained in custody.