Robbery With Firearm - 1800 Block 20th Street West

A 30 year old Saskatoon man is facing a number of charges following an armed robbery overnight.

At approximately 3:15 a.m., April 8, 2020, Police received a report that a 35 year old man had been robbed at gunpoint. The man reported giving another male a ride from a business in the 1800 block of 22nd Street West. While in the vehicle the driver was threatened with a handgun and had his alcohol stolen. The suspect demanded to be dropped off at 18th Street West and Winnipeg Avenue. Further investigation by officers resulted in the male suspect being located in the 400 block of Montreal Avenue a few minutes later. He was found to be in possession of the stolen alcohol and .13 grams of methamphetamine. The gun was not located. The victim was not physically injured.

The 30 year old man is facing charges including Robbery with a Firearm, Forcible Confinement and Breach of Probation.

(Occurrence Number: 20-33496)