SASKATOON — Update: Saskatoon police have arrested and charged a male youth in relation to two armed robberies in the 2400 block of Preston Avenue South and the 1400 block of Central Avenue last month.
The 15-year-old male youth has been charged with two counts of robbery.
Original post: Police are investigating following two similar armed robberies.
At around 9 p.m. on March 18, police were called to a business in the 2400 block of Preston Avenue for a report of an attempted robbery that had just occurred. Upon arrival, officers learned that two people entered a business armed with bear spray and confronted the employee while demanding merchandise; a customer in the store intervened and the suspects fled without taking anything.
A short time later, at around 9:30 p.m., police were called to another business in the 1400 block of Central Avenue for a report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned that two people entered the business armed with bear spray and again confronted the employee while demanding merchandise; stealing an undisclosed amount of product prior to fleeing.
Police are continuing to investigate; it is believed that both incidents may be related.
