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Saskatoon police believe City Park home invasion not random

Police say three people are facing charges in relation to a home invasion that took place in Saskatoon’s City Park neighbourhood. File / Global News

Three people are facing charges after an alleged home invasion that Saskatoon police responded to on Sunday in the City Park neighbourhood.

At around 5 a.m. CT, a man reported that he was approached by four people in the alley behind his residence in the 900-block of 7th Avenue North.

Police said one person brandished a firearm and two produced knives.

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The victim was forced to his home where he said he was robbed of money and property. No injuries were reported.

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Police said due to their quick response, a vehicle leaving the area was stopped and resulted in three arrests.

Two men, ages 21 and 24, along with a 28-year-old woman are facing robbery and several firearms-related charges. They are expected to appear before a justice of the peace on Sunday.

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Investigators do not believe the home invasion was a random event.

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

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