CRIME OF THE WEEK for: April 30, 2015

The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a…..

“Vehicle/Pedestrian Hit and Run”

On April 25, 2015 at 12:15 a.m., it was reported that a vehicle struck a pedestrian in the 1000 block of 18th Street and fled from the scene.  The victim suffered from extensive injuries and was life-flighted to Winnipeg in critical condition for emergency surgery.  Further investigation indicates that a dark colour 4 door pickup truck, travelling at a high rate of speed northbound on 18th Street, struck the Brandon resident who was attempting to cross the road.  The suspect vehicle briefly came to a stop, drove around the victim and fled from the scene over curbing, eastbound on Park Avenue.  The condition of the victim is still considered critical and Police continue to investigate the incident. No suspects have been arrested.

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If you have information about this or any other crime you are asked to contact Brandon Crime Stoppers @ 204-727-TIPS (8477), www.brandoncrimestoppers.com or by texting BCSTIP+your message to CRIMES (274637). Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to Call Display. Your call is not recorded and your identity will remain anonymous. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2000.00 cash for information that leads to the solution of a crime.

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SUBMITTED BY: Cst. Trevor Robins

Coordinator – Brandon Crime Stoppers Program

204-729-2390