RCMP seek suspect after woman assaulted, robbed in Thompson

RCMP are searching for a 39-year-old man after a woman was assaulted with a knife and had her vehicle stolen during a robbery in Thompson last week.

Police were called to a home in the northern Manitoba city shortly after 10 p.m. Friday, where they found a 36-year-old woman on the front porch suffering from serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators believe three masked men arrived at the residence, two of whom assaulted the woman with a knife. All three fled in her vehicle, which police later found abandoned at another home.

The woman was taken to hospital in stable condition.

Police have issued an arrest warrant for Donald Massan, 39, who faces charges of aggravated assault, robbery with a weapon, disguise with intent and motor vehicle theft involving violence.

Massan is described as six feet two inches tall with a heavy build. Police believe he remains in the Thompson area. The identities of the other two suspects remain unknown.

RCMP warn the public not to approach the suspects. Anyone with information is asked to call Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.