Three charged following Winnipeg liquor store robbery

Three people have been charged following a robbery at a liquor store along Marion Street in Winnipeg on Sunday night.

Winnipeg police say around 6 p.m. on Sunday, they responded to a call from a beer vendor about an attempted robbery.

On the way to the vendor, officers say the suspects fled the scene in a vehicle.

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A short time later, police found the vehicle stuck in a snowbank at the intersection of Archibald Street and Mission Avenue and all three suspects were taken into custody.

While at the liquor store, investigators believe the suspects allegedly pulled a knife before taking a 12-pack of beer.

Winnipeg police add the vehicle the three suspects used was also stolen.

A 23-year-old woman, a 25-year-old man and a 34 year-old man have all been charged with robbery, possession of a weapon, and possession of property obtained by crime.