City of Winnipeg

05/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/17/2026 07:08

Suspect arrested following robbery with an axe: C26-111611

Released: May 17, 2026 at 7:58 a.m.

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On May 13, 2026, a 66-year-old man was assaulted with an axe during a robbery while crossing the Redwood Bridge. The suspect was arrested nearby and detained in custody.

At approximately 5:30 a.m., the victim was riding his bicycle east over the Redwood bridge when he encountered a 24-year-old man who intentionally blocked his path. As the victim rode by, the suspect pushed him and the two became involved in an argument.

During the argument, the suspect produced an axe and assaulted the victim before attempting to take his personal property and fleeing east across the bridge. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at the scene by Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service personnel.

North and East General Patrol officers searched the area and, with assistance from witnesses, located the suspect in the area of Glenwood Crescent and Martin Avenue West. The suspect was uncooperative, and a conducted energy weapon was used to take him into custody.

Sylas Lyle AUDI (24) has been charged with Robbery, Possession of a Weapon, and Fail to Comply with Probation Order. He was detained in custody.

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