SASKATOON — Police are searching for two male suspects after a 26-year-old man was attached and robbed with a machete on Sunday night in the city’s Idylwyld Drive North area.
Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) Serious Assault Unit has taken over the investigation following the incident, which occurred just before 9 p.m. on April 26.
According to police, officers were dispatched to a robbery in progress outside a business located in the 1100 block of Idylwyld Drive North at approximately 8:55 p.m. Initial reports indicated that a male victim had been assaulted with a machete, and that two suspects had fled the scene on foot.
When officers arrived, they found the victim suffering from serious injuries consistent with a weapon assault. Officers provided medical care until paramedics arrived and transported the man to hospital.
One of the suspects is described as male and was wearing a black camo hoodie, blue jeans, black and white Nike shoes, and gold chains. The other suspect is described as male and was wearing a green camo hoodie, black pants and dark coloured shoes.
Members of the Saskatoon Police Service Serious Assault Unit are continuing to investigate and anyone with information that may assist is asked to contact police at 306-975-8300. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
