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Man armed with axe attempts to rob Saskatoon business

A man wearing a distinctive hoodie and who was armed with an axe attempted to rob a Saskatoon business. File / Global News

Saskatoon police investigators are hoping a unique logo will help track down a man armed with an axe accused of an attempted robbery.

Officers were called to a business in the 2300-block of 22nd Street West at around 11:10 p.m. on Thursday for a report of an armed robbery.

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Staff said he had a small axe and demand money.

He fled on foot without getting any cash.

Although there is a limited description of the man, he was wearing a black hoodie with distinctive writing on the back that said “Single, Taken, In the Garage Building a Race Car.”

He was also wearing brown pants, a black ski mask and had a deep voice.

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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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