Suspect sought in downtown assault
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Police are looking for a suspect after a woman was attacked and hurt while trying to help a man who collapsed near Logan Avenue and Main Street in March.
The 45-year-old woman was standing outside the 600 block of Main when she saw the man, believed to have overdosed, on the ground, a monday police release said.
She tried to help and called 911.
Police said as she made the call a man attacked and robbed her of her phone and smartwatch. She suffered minor injuries.
Police released a photo of the suspect Monday and asked the public to help identify him. He is described as five-foot-10, with neck and hand tattoos and short hair. He was clean shaven and was wearing a black jacket and black jeans.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Winnipeg Police Service at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 204-786-8477 (TIPS).
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Winnipeg police are looking for information on this man in connection to what they say was an attack that took place in March, 2026.