SASKATOON – A suspect in two recent robberies is in custody. A 49-year-old man is expected to see a justice of the peace Friday evening after he was arrested earlier in the day.
The most recent robbery took place Wednesday morning in the area of Avenue P South and 20th Street. Investigating officers were able to identify the vehicle involved in the street robbery through witnesses and surveillance video.
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From there, they were able to identify the suspect and arrested him on Friday around 2 a.m.
He is also the suspect in the robbery of a 33rd Street grocery store on Jan. 18.
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The unnamed man is facing charges of robbery, theft under $5,000 and assault with a weapon.
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