Saskatoon Police are searching for a male suspect following an armed robbery early this morning.

At approximately 1:15 a.m., January 8, 2020, Patrol members were dispatched to a convenience store in the 2300 block of 33rd Street West for a report of an armed robbery. Prior to Police arrival, a male suspect entered the store demanding cigarettes and cash while threatening an employee. Further investigation found that the suspect brandished a meat cleaver and smashed a glass cooler door during the incident. No one was injured. The suspect fled on foot in a south-bound direction with an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes in a black bag. A canine track was conducted but did not yield an apprehension or an arrest.

The male suspect was wearing a fur hat with the ear flaps down. He had on blue coveralls with yellow reflectors on the front, back and legs. He was also wearing black mitts and black boots.

If you have any information about this incident, please call the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.