Three teens have been arrested following a knife-point robbery at a fast food restaurant on Keewatin Street, along with a series of similar incidents in the area.
Just after midnight on Sunday, Winnipeg police responded to a robbery in the 900 block of Keewatin. Three suspects had entered the restaurant, threatened an employee with knives, and fled with cash. With help from Air 1 and the K9 unit, officers tracked and arrested the suspects shortly afterward.
A 13-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy face robbery and possession of stolen property charges. A 15-year-old boy faces additional charges including robbery, theft, and break and enter. Police linked him to three earlier incidents at fast food locations nearby, dating back to March 25.
No injuries were reported. All three have been released to appear in court.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact police at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS.
