DATE:  May 17, 2018

TO:   Crime of the Week – Media

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“CRIME STOPPERS WANTED” for: May 18,  2018

The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is:

“WANTED BY POLICE”

 James Gordon Joseph LEPINE ( 24 years of age )

 – Robbery with an Offensive Weapon

On May 8th 2018 at approximately 1:00 a.m., Brandon Police responded to a convenience store in the 800 Block of 1st Street after an employee reported being robbed by a male suspect at knife point. The suspect selected over $250.00 worth of merchandise and while holding the knife towards the employee, demanded cash. The suspect did not receive any money but fled the business with the merchandise. During the investigation Police had opportunity to review the surveillance footage from the business and were able to identify the suspect as James Gordon Joseph LEPINE.

A Warrant of Arrest for Robbery with an Offensive Weapon has been issued for James Gordon Joseph LEPINE.

Attempts have been made by Police to locate the suspect which have met with negative results.

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If you have any information as to the whereabouts of this person or anyone else “Wanted by Police” 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: SGT Andrew

Coordinator – Brandon Crime Stoppers Program

Phone: 204-729-2373