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Man threatened with screwdriver during Saskatoon armed robbery

Man threatens employee with screwdriver during armed robbery of a Saskatoon gas bar. File / Global News

SASKATOON – A man has made off with cash after an armed robbery at a Saskatoon gas bar. The robbery happened Thursday around 6:45 a.m. at the business located in the 1600-block of 22nd Street West.

According to police, the man entered the gas bar and threatened to stab an employee with a screwdriver if cash wasn’t turned over.

He then left with an undisclosed amount of money.

The screwdriver is described as being 10 inches long with a green handle.

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Police say the suspect is an aboriginal man in his 20’s with a medium build and short black hair. He was wearing a black trap suit top with white stripping down the leg and blue jeans.

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

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