Winnipeg, MB – A 32-year-old man is in custody after an armed robbery involving a knife at a gas station in Winnipeg’s west end Monday evening.
According to the Winnipeg Police Service, the incident happened around 6:12 p.m. on November 2, 2025, at a gas station located in the 3600 block of Portage Avenue. Officers said the suspect allegedly brandished a knife during the robbery, but no one was injured.
West District General Patrol officers quickly responded to the scene and located the suspect nearby. A knife was recovered during the arrest, police said.
The suspect, identified as Andrew Christopher Lebrun, 32, has been charged with robbery and remains in custody.
Police did not release additional details about the nature of the robbery or whether any money or property was taken. The investigation remains ongoing.
Residents in the area reported a visible police presence shortly after the incident but confirmed that the scene cleared within the hour.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Winnipeg Police Service.
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