SASKATOON – A 38-year-old Ontario man is facing numerous charges after armed robberies at the STC bus terminal and a liquor store in Saskatoon.
Last Wednesday, police were called to a liquor store in the 1700 block of Idylwyld Drive North around 10:30 p.m.
A male employee said a masked man pointed what appeared to be a firearm at him and demanded cash and cigarettes.
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The suspect fled and the employee did not receive any injuries.
On Saturday night, another incident involving a masked man with a handgun occurred, this time the STC bus depot was robbed.
A few minutes later, a patrol officer spotted a man matching the description of the robber. When the officer approached the man, he attempted to flee and a fight ensued.
He was subdued and taken into custody after a canine unit and a sergeant arrived.
A replica pellet handgun was found on the man.
The Ontario man’s charges include armed robbery, wearing a mask during the commission of an offence and weapons-related offences.
The suspect was expected to appear in provincial court today.
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