Teen in hospital after robbery at Winnipeg Square
Posted January 4, 2024 11:00 am.
Winnipeg police says an 18-year-old has been charged in connection to a theft at a shopping mall Tuesday evening.
Around 7:30 p.m., on Jan. 2, officers responded to a report of a stabbing involving a group of men at the Winnipeg Square shopping mall.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found a teen bleeding and being given medical attention by a security guard. The teen was taken to hospital in unstable condition, and was later upgraded to stable.
Additional officers in the area found an individual believed to be a suspect running nearby. A foot chase occurred and the man was taken into custody.
Through initial stages of the investigation, it is believed the 15-year-old was confronted and robbed by a group. He initially managed to escape, but was chased by the group and stabbed before he could get to safety.
Police say an 18-year-old has since been charged with robbery and is in custody.
Anyone with any additional information is asked to contact police at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477.
