Woman assaulted, robbed while helping someone else near Winnipeg’s downtown | CBC News
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A 45-year-old woman suffered minor injuries after stopping to help a man who had collapsed and was believed to be overdosing in Winnipeg, say police.
She was standing outside on Main Street, near Logan Avenue, around 5 p.m. on March 19 when she saw the man fall down.
She went to provide aid and call 911 when another man assaulted her and stole her cellphone and smart watch, police said in a news release on Monday.
The woman was treated by the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service and didn’t need to be hospitalized.
Police say the overdose was legitimate and not a setup for the robbery.
They put out the news release on Monday after getting an image of the man believed to have attacked the woman.
He is described as about five feet and 10 inches tall with short hair and clean shaven. He has neck and hand tattoos and was wearing a black jacket and black jeans.
Anyone with information that could help in identifying the suspect is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219.
Anonymous tips can also be called in to Crime Stoppers 204-786-8477, or submitted online.