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Winnipeg police are investigating two armed carjackings that occurred on May 6 and 7, involving separate victims and suspect descriptions. (File photo)
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Police are investigating two recent carjackings involving reports of firearms, which occurred on back-to-back days in separate Winnipeg neighbourhoods.

The Winnipeg Police Service says in a release that the first incident took place on May 6, around 5:30 p.m. in the 600 block of Toronto Street. A man in his 40s was robbed at gunpoint, and the suspects took his 2013 grey GMC Terrain. Police say the suspects are believed to be taller Indigenous males.

The second incident occurred on May 7, at approximately 11:30 p.m., in the sub-100 block of Reenders Drive. A food delivery driver in his 20s was similarly robbed at gunpoint. His 2017 white Honda Civic was stolen. Initial descriptions from police indicate the suspects are East Asian males.

The Major Crimes Unit continues to investigate both incidents.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219, or provide tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477) or winnipegcrimestoppers.org.

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