SASKATOON – Two people have been charged in what Saskatoon police say was a “staged” armed robbery. On Sunday, a man entered the Homesense store at the Stonegate Shopping Centre and gave a note to a cashier demanding cash.
He had what appeared to be a handgun in his waistband. The man then fled with an undetermined amount of money.
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Police say their investigation determined the robbery was staged.
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A 20-year-old employee of the store has been charged with mischief with intent to mislead police.
A 25-year-old man has been charged with armed robbery.
Both are scheduled to appear in Saskatoon provincial court on Tuesday.
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