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RCMP release composite sketch of Watson, Sask. armed robbery suspect

Lanigan RCMP have released a composite sketch in an effort to identify the person responsible for a Watson armed robbery. Lanigan RCMP / Supplied

Two people were bear sprayed during an armed robbery at a business in Watson, Sask.

Humboldt RCMP, along with Lanigan RCMP, were called to the business at around 12:20 a.m. CT on Sept. 28 after an employee and a bystander were sprayed with bear mace by a masked man.

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Investigators said the man’s mask came loose at one point during the armed robbery.

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He then grabbed property and a purse containing an undisclosed amount of cash along with debit and credit cards before fleeing.

The two victims were treated by paramedics at the scene.

Two people were bear sprayed during an armed robbery at Watson, Sask., business. Supplied / Lanigan RCMP

The suspect is five-foot nine or 10 with brown hair. He was wearing a white T-shirt and a dark hoodie.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Lanigan RCMP at 306-365-1370 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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