Osborne Village pharmacy robbed for Oxycodone pills
Winnipeg police look for suspects in pharmacy robbery
CBC News
Posted: Feb 18, 2013 2:53 PM CST
Last Updated: Feb 18, 2013 4:56 PM CST
Winnipeg police are looking for a man who robbed an Osborne Street pharmacy for Oxycodone pills.
Officers said a man went into a pharmacy near River Avenue and Osborne and demanded pills from the pharmacist.
The man told the pharmacist he had a weapon, but it was never seen.
He made off with nearly 200 Oxycodone tablets and about 40 Suboxone pills.
The major crimes unit is now looking for suspects in the theft.
Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477.
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