News briefs for Saturday, June 13, 2026

Police searching for serious sex assault suspect 

11:52 PM

Winnipeg police are searching for a man suspected of seriously sexually assaulting a pre-teen girl on Saturday at about 3 a.m. in the vicinity of Manitoba Avenue and Salter Street.

Police said the girl was walking in the 400 block of Manitoba Avenue when she was approached by a vehicle driven by a man described as being south Asian, 30-40 years old, with short dark hair and a moustache.

In a press release, police said the girl was coaxed into the vehicle with the promise of drugs and alcohol and was taken to a nearby alley where she was threatened at knifepoint and seriously sexually assaulted.

After the assault, the girl fled to a nearby family member’s residence and contacted police.

The vehicle was described as a four-door brown sedan.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 204-986-3296.

Fire blocks part of Dufferin Avenue

10:28 AM

Crews are tackling a fire near Arlington Bridge, blocking off parts of Dufferin Avenue.

Around 10:20 a.m. Saturday, Dufferin between Arlington and Parr streets was taped off.

Firefighters appeared focused on a building beside Astra Autobody.

The Winnipeg Police Service, which was on scene, confirmed it had received a call about the blaze at 4:30 a.m.

The building has been ordered for emergency demolition as it’s at risk of collapsing, a Saturday news release states.