Saskatoon Police have arrested and charged a man with aggravated assault relating to the stabbing of a 70-year-old woman on Monday.
On July 7, 2026 at around 2:45 p.m., police received a report relating to the stabbing of the 70-year-old woman the day prior. Call information outlined that the suspect was observed walking southbound on 4th Avenue.
Responding officers located a male matching the suspect description in the area of 4th Avenue North between 23rd Street and 24th Street. He was arrested without further incident shortly after.
As a result, the 26-year-old man has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Robbery.
(Court Information Number: 991344443)
July 7, 2026 10:06 AM
Police are investigating after a 70-year-old woman was stabbed Monday afternoon.
At approximately 2:15 p.m. on July 6, 2026, police were called to the intersection of 5th Avenue North and 24th Street East for a report of a stabbing. It was reported that a woman was stabbed by an unknown male who attempted to take her bag.
Arriving officers located a 70-year-old woman being treated on scene by paramedics for what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries consistent with a stabbing. She was transported to hospital for further medical treatment. Responding officers also searched the surrounding area for the suspect but were not able to locate him.
Members of the Serious Assault Unit (SAU) are continuing to investigate and anyone with information that may assist is asked to contact police at 306-975-8300 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.