Winnipeg, MB – A 39-year-old Winnipeg man was violently assaulted in a carjacking early Sunday near Sherbrook Street and Ross Avenue, suffering the effects of bear spray. Police say the incident occurred around 2:06 a.m. while the victim waited for a friend. The attacker approached the driver’s side of the vehicle, forced the door open, and discharged bear spray into the man’s face, pulling him from the car along with his dog.
According to Winnipeg Police Service, the carjacker fled with the victim’s vehicle, running over the man as he made his escape. Paramedics arrived at the scene to treat the victim for minor injuries, including exposure to bear spray, before releasing him.
The stolen vehicle was found abandoned later Sunday in the 400 block of Edmonton Street. Investigators are urging residents to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity, particularly around busy intersections in downtown Winnipeg. Witnesses at the scene described the suspect as a male, about 5’8” in height, though no further details are available.
The Winnipeg Police’s Major Crimes Unit is handling the case and has yet to make any arrests. Authorities are actively seeking additional witnesses or anyone with information about the suspect. Police urge residents to call the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219, Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477), or visit winnipegcrimestoppers.org if they have any details that might aid the investigation.
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