Winnipeg police identify suspect in ‘random assault’ at The Forks
Posted June 26, 2025 12:08 pm.
Last Updated June 26, 2025 12:23 pm.
Winnipeg police say they have identified a suspect in a random attack at The Forks Market earlier this month that put a man in hospital.
The Winnipeg Police Service alleges the same suspect is responsible for two other incidents that same night, including another random attack.
On June 6 around 11:15 p.m., a 30-year-old man was allegedly knocked to the ground at The Forks by a suspect and assaulted until he lost consciousness.
The suspect then allegedly stole something before walking away. Police believe the suspect threw that same stolen item at a woman walking her dog near the Riverwalk.
The victim was in stable condition when he was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
About 40 minutes later, Winnipeg police say a 37-year-old woman was assaulted and had her purse stolen while she waited in line at a beer vendor on Westminster Avenue.
Around 1:40 a.m., police say the same suspect broke into a residential garage in River Heights and rummaged through the vehicle inside. They say he attempted to break into the home but was not successful.
Police say they have issued an arrest warrant for 33-year-old Daniel Christopher Dumas in connection with those three incidents. He is described as five-foot-eight, weighing 150 lbs. with a thin build.
The WPS says he is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
Anyone with information is asked to call 204-986-6219 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS.
