Police say in one day, they have arrested 10 men between the ages of 27 and 93 as part of ongoing youth sexual exploitation prevention efforts.
On Wednesday, the Winnipeg Police Service's Counter Exploitation/ Missing Person's Unit partnered with community outreach workers in StreetReach, Winnipeg Outreach Network (WON), Ndinawe, Mama Wi Chi Itata, Resource Assistance for Youth (RAY) and the Bear Clan Patrol Inc. They began Project Return, a joint project.
"As part of the project, members of the Missing Persons Unit joined in a walk with the Junior Bear Clan Patrol West Broadway to search for missing persons and assist those vulnerable in that area. WPS was grateful to see the large turnout of youth participants at this event," the WPS says in a statement.
Searching 28 places known to be frequented by high-risk missing youths, this effort saw the return of eight youth to a safe place and found 17 other previously missing youth. Twelve youth continue to be missing.
That same day, 10 males between the ages of 27 to 93 were arrested for Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration. Police seized seven vehicles for Prostitution offences.
Police say they made two new Crime Prevention through Social Development contacts to help them identify and assist people involved in sexual exploitation.
"Our commitment to locating missing youths and assisting those at risk of sexual exploitation in the community will continue."
Police say on average, they receive 575 missing person reports a month.
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