Winnipeg police, politicians, BIZ groups to talk retail crime Wednesday
Winnipeg police, municipal and provincial officials, and members of the city’s business community will be on hand Wednesday morning for an update on Winnipeg’s Violent Crime Retail Theft (VCRT) initiative.
Mayor Scott Gillingham, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe, central district commander Insp. Eric Luke and Supt. Cam Mackid will be in attendance, along with the directors of the Osborne Village and West End BIZ groups.
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The 11 a.m. press conference, which will take place at the Bijou Park courtyard downtown, is expected to address the results of the first four weeks of VCRT’s operations.
Global News will stream the 11 a.m. event live on this page.
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