A Winnipeg police vehicle is photographed at a scene in Winnipeg, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski)
A man working as a security guard was taken to hospital after being robbed and struck with a weapon in the 300 block of Main Street on Friday.
Winnipeg police say officers were called around 1:45 p.m. after reports of a robbery outside a building in the area.
Investigators learned the victim noticed someone rummaging through his property, which was on the ground nearby. When he confronted the suspect, he was struck in the head with a metal object. The suspect then fled with the victim’s belongings.
A passing motorist stopped to help the injured man until police arrived. He was transported to hospital in stable condition.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Winnipeg police or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
