'Not exactly accurate': Winnipeg police defend response to robbery call last weekend
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The Winnipeg Police Service is trying to provide clarity regarding the media coverage of a robbery at a McPhillips Street business over the weekend.
The Winnipeg Police Service is trying to provide clarity regarding the media coverage of a robbery at a McPhillips Street business over the weekend.
CTV News Winnipeg reported on Wednesday that the bakery Cinnaholic was robbed on the weekend when someone went behind the counter and stole money from the cash register.
“At that point in time, our staff became very frightened and scared and ran, exiting through the back door because they’re really concerned about their safety,” Colin Finlay, the owner of the store, told CTV News Winnipeg on Wednesday.
He also noted when they called 911 they were told “we’ll get someone out to you if we’re not too busy.”
Insp. Gord Spado addressed that comment Thursday at a news conference, wanting to provide more information on what was said during the call.
“We understand that these types of events, not only for the employees, but for the owner of the business, are traumatic events, and they’re very stressful time in people’s lives. So accurate articulation of what happens after that - that is difficult, because you’re basing your comments on emotions, and how that event made you feel,” said Spado.
He said what was told to media was “not exactly accurate” of how the call went.
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