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Saskatoon police charge 2 men after recovering stolen car

Saskatoon police recover car that was stolen after the keys were left under a floor mat. File / Global News

Charges have been laid against two men after Saskatoon police recovered a stolen car.

Officers spotted the car Tuesday morning parked in the 100-block of 109th Street West.

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While they were investigating, the officers saw three people get into the car. They then made a high-risk traffic stop and took three people into custody.

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A search turned up brass knuckles and a small amount of meth.

A 32-year-old man has been charged with possession of stolen property, breach of probation and breach of an undertaking. He was also wanted on a number of warrants.

A 20-year-old man is charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of a dangerous weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, meth possession and breach of probation.

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The third person was released from custody without any charges being laid.

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Police officials said the car was stolen three days earlier after the keys were left under a floor mat.

They are reminding people to always lock vehicles and remove all keys.

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