City of Winnipeg
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02/26/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/26/2026 16:48
Public Advisory – Suspicious Circumstances: C26-44841
Released: February 26, 2026 at 4:47 p.m.
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The Winnipeg Police Service's Child Abuse Unit is investigating suspicious circumstances after some children playing outside were approached by an unknown vehicle in the 100 block of Kinver Avenue.
On February 25, 2026, around 5:00 p.m., the school-aged children ran home and told a parent that a man in a light coloured vehicle (possibly a van, truck or SUV) pulled up beside them and offered them money and a ride.
The suspect is described as a man with a brown complexion who was possibly wearing a mask. The vehicle was last seen travelling westbound down Kinver.
As the investigation is in the preliminary stages, police are seeking assistance from the public.
Anyone with information, including home surveillance or dash-cam footage is asked to contact the Child Abuse Unit at 204-986-3296 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org
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