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Winnipeg Police Service responded to the report of a commercial robbery at a retail business in the 1500 block of Regent Avenue West on Sunday at 5 p.m.
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Upon arrival, officers located a female suspect and took her into custody without incident.
The suspect attempted to leave without paying for her merchandise when she was confronted by an employee outside the front entrance of the store. The suspect physically assaulted the 25-year-old male employee with a small edged weapon. The victim sustained minor upper body injuries but did not require medical attention.
The 39-year-old Winnipeg woman has been charged with theft, robbery and possession of a weapon. She was detained in custody.
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