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Three youths charged in Willowgrove armed robbery

Firearm allegedly pointed at employee during armed robbery of a Willowgrove convenience store. File / Global News

SASKATOON – Three teens are facing charges after an armed robbery at a Saskatoon convenience store Sunday evening.

According to police, the youth entered the store located in the 400-block of Willowgrove Square around 10:50 p.m.

Their faces were covered and one allegedly pointed a firearm at the female employee and demanded smokes and cash. Another was armed with a knife.

The employee was not physically injured. The trio then took off on foot.

They were tracked down a short time later in nearby residences.

The three, two aged 15 and the other 17, are facing a number of charges including armed robbery and pointing a firearm.

They are scheduled to see a justice of the peace Monday evening.

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