Several people have been taken into custody following an armed robbery which occurred this morning.
At approximately 5:50 a.m., December 30, 2022, Police received a report of an armed robbery of a man and a woman while they sat in a vehicle at Avenue F North and 37th Street. An unknown male armed with a firearm, had approached them and demanded their money. After reporting the incident, the male victim was approached by a second male suspect, threatened with a shotgun and physically assaulted.
Police response included the Crisis Negotiation Team and the Tactical Support Unit due to the involvement of firearms. A number of people initially exited the residence following police instruction. After several attempts to contact the remaining people inside the residence and obtaining a search warrant, police were able to arrest an additional male and female from inside the home.
No one was injured during the incident. Further information will be released following the completion of the investigation by the General Investigation Section.
December 30, 2022 8:10 AM
Saskatoon Police Service is advising members of the public of heavy police presence in the area of Avenue F North & 37th Street West with regards to a police investigation being conducted in the area.
SPS is requesting for members of the public to avoid the area until further notice.
An updated release will be sent out as information becomes available.