A man is facing charges after assaulting and robbing both a 94-year-old woman and an 81-year-old man.

On March 21, 2020, at 4:00 p.m., Winnipeg Police responded to multiple 911 calls regarding several incidents at a seniors complex located in the 200 block of Pacific Avenue.

Responding officers located two injured residents, a 94-year-old female, and an 81-year-old male. Police determined that a male suspect had been able to gain access to the block when an individual had left through the front doors. The suspect roamed about the building, trying doors to most suites. 

The suspect first gained access to the suite of the 94-year-old victim. She was assaulted and punched before the suspect stole various personal items and left. This victim declined medical attention. 

The suspect then entered the suite of the 81-year-old. The victim was sprayed in the face with bug-spray and struck across the face with a broom handle. The suspect then fled with personal items of the victim. The victim was transported to hospital and treated for his injuries. 

Investigators were able to identify a suspect, and on April 30, 2020, arrested a male in the area of Selkirk Avenue and Salter Street. 

A 44-year-old man is being charged with:

  • Assault with Weapon x 2
  • Break & Enter Commit Robbery x 2
  • Assault
  • Break & Enter Commit Theft
  • Fail to Comply Conditions of Release Order