15-year-old robbed, stabbed at Polo Park mall
18-year-old charged with robbery after Tuesday evening incident
A teenage boy was robbed, chased and stabbed at Polo Park mall after he was confronted by a group of people on Tuesday evening, Winnipeg police say.
The teenager, who was given first aid by a security guard, was taken to hospital in unstable condition and later upgraded to stable, police said in a news release Thursday morning.
The 15-year-old had been confronted by a group and robbed, police said.
He got away from the group but he was chased and stabbed before he got to safety, police said.
Officers patrolling in the area as part of a retail theft and violent crime initiative were alerted and went to investigate.
Other police in the area saw a man running and, suspecting he was involved in the robbery and stabbing, chased him down.
Police say an 18-year-old Winnipeg man was arrested, charged with robbery and detained.
Officers continue to investigate and there may be additional arrests.
Police weren't sure Thursday whether the 15-year-old knew the group that confronted him.