A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder badge is seen at the Public Information Office in Winnipeg, on September 2, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski)
A woman who stopped to help a man believed to be overdosing was assaulted and robbed in downtown Winnipeg.
Winnipeg police say the incident happened shortly before 5 p.m. on March 19 in the 600 block of Main Street near Logan Avenue.
Police say the 45-year-old victim noticed a man collapsed outside and attempted to provide aid while calling 911. During the call, she was approached by another man who assaulted her and stole her cellphone and smartwatch.
The victim suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
The suspect is described as an Indigenous male, about 5’10” tall, with neck and hand tattoos, short hair and a clean-shaven face. He was last seen wearing a black jacket and black jeans.
Police are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact them at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at (204) 786-TIPS
