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Two men sought after armed robbery at a Saskatoon bank

Saskatoon police are looking for two men after an armed robbery at a bank on 8th Street East. Supplied / Saskatoon Police Service

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Saskatoon police are searching for two men suspected in the armed robbery of a bank.

Police said the two men entered the bank in the 2800-block of 8th Street East on Wednesday at around 4:20 p.m. CT.

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One man was armed with a handgun.

They demanded cash and assaulted one of the employees.

He suffered what police said were minor physical injuries.

The pair then fled in what is described as a newer dark-coloured Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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Both suspects are described as being younger, six-foot with slim builds. They were both wearing white masks, sunglasses, grey clothing and had distinct-coloured shoes.

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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