CRIME OF THE WEEK for: May 16, 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 the truck was a dark colour 4 door crew cab either a Sierra or Silverado between 2007-2013 body style pickup with after market exhaust and had 3 hunting decals in the rear window. Written on the sidewall of the tires was FIERCE in white lettering and ATTITUDE in white outlining. It is believed 4 people were in the truck at the time of the incident when the truck briefly came to a stop, drove around the victim and fled from the scene over curbing, eastbound on Park Avenue.  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