March 11, 2025 10:51 AM
One man has been arrested and charged in relation to a series of armed robberies in late 2024 and early 2025.
Between December 19, 2024 and January 2, 2025, nine armed robberies and two attempted armed robberies were reported to police that were believed to be connected, including robberies in the 1900 block of McKercher Drive and 2300 block of Preston Avenue South, resulting in the theft of an undisclosed amount of money. Through ongoing investigation, a suspect was identified and later arrested by police.
As a result, the 38-year-old Saskatoon man has been charged with robbery (x9) and attempted robbery (x2).
(Court Information Number: 991295378)
(Occurrence Numbers: 24-172891, 24-172938, 24-172997, 24-173479, 24-174355, 24-175222, 24-175301, 24-176238, 25-918, 25-945, 25-1753)
Saskatoon Police are investigating an armed robbery which occurred yesterday in the 1900 block of McKercher Drive.
At approximately 4:30 p.m., January 2, 2025, Police were called to a business at that location, where an employee reported the robbery. He told officers that a male suspect entered the business armed with a knife, and demanded cash. Before fleeing the scene.
The suspect is described as wearing a black jacket, a face covering, grey sweat pants and black gloves.
The male victim was not physically injured during the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the SPS at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.