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Incident: 1290
When: Feb. 21, 2023
Where: Winnipeg Transit bus, Ness Avenue and St. James Street
The suspect boarded a bus and approached a passenger. The two appeared to exchange words before the suspect pulled out a can of bear spray and discharged it in the bus. The driver and all passengers were contaminated. The suspect then fled.
Incident: 1291
When: Feb. 25, 2025
Where: 1500 block of Regent Avenue West
A thief proceeded to select and conceal merchandise in a retail store. When confronted, the suspect pulled out a knife, which caused store staff to back away and allow the suspect to flee on foot.
