Police arrested and charged a 19\u002Dyear\u002Dold man in connection with armed robberies that took place months apart at the same business.
On Wednesday at about 2:30 a.m., a man entered a business in the 100 block of Ruth Street East with a handgun, police said in a release. The man pointed the gun at an employee and demanded cash and cigarettes, then fled the scene.
Officers were able to track the suspect to a residence in the 800 block of Hilliard Street East. The man was arrested without further incident and cash, cigarettes and an imitation handgun were recovered. Police say evidence from the incidence allowed investigators to connect the suspect to another armed robbery that took place on Dec. 8, 2021 at the same business.
The man is charged with two counts each of of robbery, using an imitation firearm while committing an offense, pMore On This TopicThe news seems to be flying at us faster all the time. From COVID-19 updates to politics and crime and everything in between, it can be hard to keep up. With that in mind, the Saskatoon StarPhoenix has created an Afternoon Headlines newsletter that can be delivered daily to your inbox to help make sure you are up to date with the most vital news of the day.
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