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Saskatoon police deal with 4 attempted robberies in one-hour

Saskatoon police officers had to deal with four attempted armed robberies in a one-hour period. Dayne Winter / Global News

It was a busy Sunday morning for Saskatoon police as officers responded to four attempted armed robberies in just over an hour.

The first call came in just after midnight after a man entered a store on Kenderdine Road and demanded money.

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He fled when customers came into the store.

He is described as indigenous, between the ages of 25 and 30 and with a slim build. He was wearing a black hoodie and black pants.

Officers were then called to an armed robbery at around 13:30 a.m. CT on Central Avenue.

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Staff said a man was armed with a sharp object, possibly a shard of glass or a broken mirror.

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He demanded money but fled when the clerk refused to hand over any cash.

He is described as being in his early 20s with a slim build and glasses. He was wearing a hoodie with the hood up, black sweat pants and running shoes.

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Two separate calls then came in at around 1:15 a.m.

The first was at a business on 8th Street East where staff said a man armed with a knife demanded cash and liquour.

He fled on foot empty-handed.

He is described as indigenous, dressed all in black with a purple bandana covering his face.

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The other call involved two men who allegedly attacked a couple walking on Main Street.

The men pepper sprayed the couple and tried to steal a purse before fleeing.

The couple were treated for the temporary effects of pepper spray.

In all four cases none of the suspects obtained any money or objects.

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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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