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Suspects at large after armed robbery at Saskatoon convenience store

Saskatoon police are on the lookout for two suspects after a robbery at a Saskatoon convenience store early Tuesday morning. File / Global News

SASKATOON – Police are on the lookout for two suspects after an armed robbery at a Saskatoon convenience store Tuesday. Just after 1 a.m. CT, officers were called to the 3300-block of 33rd Street West.

Investigation revealed that two men approached the store when it was locked and then produced a machete to break the glass. Upon entering the store, they stole cash and cigarettes before fleeing the scene in an eastward direction on foot.

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Police say a 54-year-old male employee was not physically injured during the incident.

The suspects are described as having thin builds and are approximately five-foot six. Both were wearing black jackets, black pants and disguises to cover their identities.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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