SASKATOON — Saskatoon police are investigating a series of robberies that occurred over the May long weekend, each involving different suspects and locations.
Restaurant robbery attempt
The first one happened on May 16. At approximately 10:30 p.m., police responded to a restaurant in the 200 block of 33rd Street West for an in-progress robbery. When officers arrived, police learned two males entered the restaurant and demanded cash while brandishing a knife and what appeared to be the handle of a firearm. They weren’t successful and were last seen running eastbound on 33rd Street.
Parking lot assault and robbery
The second robbery occurred on May 18. At approximately 3:45 p.m., police responded to a parking lot in the 1600 block of 22nd Street West in response to a robbery. Police located the victim suffering from injuries from a physical assault who reported that the suspects stole his cell phone and cash. The 38-year-old was transported to hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. The suspects fled prior to police arriving.
Armed robbery with sawed-off shotgun
The third one also occurred on May 18. Shortly before 5 p.m. a man reported walking in the 200 block of Avenue R South when he was approached by a male armed with a sawed-off shotgun. The males entered a residence where the victim was robbed of his cell phone, sweater and hat. The victim fled the residence uninjured.
Police are continuing to investigate. Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact Saskatoon Police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
