Winnipeg police are searching for suspects, as well as a stolen vehicle, involved in an armed robbery earlier this month.

According to the police, the incident happened around midnight on November 4. They said a 20-year-old man was meeting a woman he had been talking to on social media in the 300 block of Selkirk Avenue.

When he arrived, police say the victim was surrounded by a group of unknown men armed with a gun and baseball bats. They also said he was “tied up, assaulted and had his personal belongings stolen”, which included his vehicle and car keys.

Police said the 20-year-old was able to escape and run while the suspects were in another room. He safely reported the incident and, although injured, did not seek medical attention.

Police were unable to trace the car or the firearm.

The victim’s car is a blue 2011 Chevy Cruze LT Turbo with the license plate LJS 195. It has a spare tire on the rear passenger side, a rolled down driver’s side door and tinted windows.

Police are asking the public to call 911 and avoid approaching the car if they see it.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit or Crime Stoppers.