Several arrests were made over the weekend in relation to armed robberies at grocery stores.
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On Friday, June 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., Patrol officers responded to a weapons call at a store in the 100 block of Primrose Drive. A man reportedly threatened Loss Prevention Officers (LPO), with a knife upon being confronted about a theft. The suspect returned the stolen items and fled the store prior to Police arrival.
He is described as being approximately 30-years-old with a goatee and leg tattoos. The suspect was wearing a white shirt with a black bunnyhug, camouflage shorts, a yellow hat and black shoes.
If you have any information on this incident, please call the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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On Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 5:45 p.m., Police were dispatched to a store in the 2400 block of 22nd Street West. A man had reportedly deployed bear spray towards LPO’s inside the business, before fleeing on foot with stolen goods. The suspect was located in the 100 block of Avenue Y South and arrested without incident.
The 20-year-old man is facing four assault charges and two weapons-related offences.
(Court Information Number: 991305808)
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Just before 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2025, officers responded to a store in the 300 block of Confederation Drive. Two women were reportedly observed shoplifting and deployed bear spray toward security officers upon being taken into custody. Both women were found to be in possession of bear spray and one also had a knife on her person. Stolen clothing was also seized from the suspects and returned to a sporting goods store, also in the 300 block of Confederation Drive.
Two women, ages 26 and 29, are charged with Robbery, Carry a Concealed Weapon, Possession of a Dangerous Weapon and Breach of Conditions.
(Court Information Numbers: 991305843, 991305846)
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On Sunday evening, June 8, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Patrol members responded to a theft at a store in the 500 block of Wellman Crescent. A man reportedly exited the self-checkout without paying and threatened store security officers with a knife, when confronted. The officer was able to recover the stolen items and knife before the suspect fled on a bicycle.
Police are searching for the known suspect who is charged with Robbery, Assault and two weapons-related offences.