A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder badge is seen at the Public Information Office in Winnipeg, on September 2, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski)
WINNIPEG — Several people were injured after being exposed to bear spray during an attempted robbery on Friday.
Police say two suspects entered a retail store in the 2300 block of McPhillips Street and tried to steal a 55-inch television.
When confronted by store staff, an adult male suspect assaulted an employee, while a youth suspect discharged bear spray. Approximately 15 people were impacted, including staff and customers. They didn’t require medical attention.
Both suspects were subdued by staff and bystanders until police arrived.
Dominic Stanley Joseph Martins, 26, faces robbery charges and remains in custody. The 16-year-old boy faces multiple charges, including robbery, wearing body armour without a permit and possession of a weapon. He was released on an undertaking.
