The Saskatoon Police Service has charged a 16-year-old male after a robbery on Saturday evening.

On January 27, 2024, at around 8 p.m., police responded to the report of a robbery at a business in the 2400 block of 22nd Street West. Upon arrival, officers learned a male had shown a gun to an employee, after being confronted about shoplifting. The suspect had fled the scene, but officers were able to obtain a description of the male. Later that night, patrol officers observed a male matching the suspect description, walking near the intersection of 22nd Street West and Avenue W North. He was arrested without further incident, and was found to be in possession of an imitation firearm. He was also found to have numerous outstanding warrants.

A a result the 16-year-old male is charged with Robbery, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose and Carrying a Concealed Weapon.

(Court Information Number: 991257227)