City of Winnipeg

10/26/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/26/2024 11:36

Public Advisory Update – Arrest: C24-249144

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Update:

On the afternoon of October 25, 2024, the Winnipeg Police Service held a press conference regarding a suspect in a break, enter and assault that occurred in student housing at the University of Manitoba earlier that morning.

At approximately 11:00 p.m., West District General Patrol officers responded to a suspicious call from an establishment along the south strip of Pembina Highway. A citizen called about a male outside the establishment who matched the suspect's description provided in the police media release.

The suspect male was arrested in the 1800 block of Pembina Highway, and was turned over to the Sex Crimes Unit.

Investigators determined, the accused entered the student building on Dafoe Road, and broke into a secured area and then the victim's room.

A 46-year-old male, Garry Junior EDWARDS, of Winnipeg has been charged with the following offences and detained in custody:

  • Break Enter & Commit - Dwelling House
  • Break & Enter with Intent - Dwelling House x 3
  • Sexual Assault
  • Robbery
  • Overcome Resistance by Attempting to Choke, Suffocate or Strangle Another Person

The Winnipeg Police Service extends its thanks to the public, media and the University of Manitoba for assisting in this investigation. There is no doubt you helped identify and apprehend this individual.

The Winnipeg Police Service is committed to providing support to Survivors of sexual assault. Resources include WPS Victim Services at 204-986-6350 and the Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line at 204-786-8631.

As previously released:

On October 25, 2024, at approximately 4:45 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the report of break, enter and assault that occurred in a student housing complex on the premises of the University of Manitoba on Dafoe Road.

Police met with an adult female who reported that while in her suite an intruder entered her room and physically assaulted her. She managed to fight off the suspect calling for help. University Security Services was alerted and police were contacted. The female was treated for injuries and is in stable condition.

The WPS Sex Crimes Unit has taken over this investigation and an initial image of the suspect has been obtained.

The Winnipeg Police Service is working closely with the University of Manitoba.

Anyone who recognizes this individual or their whereabouts is asked to contact the Sex Crimes Unit at 204-986-6245 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org

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