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Cash, cigarettes stolen in Saskatoon armed robbery

Cash and cigarettes were stolen during an armed robbery at a Saskatoon business on Broadway Avenue. File / Global News

Police are trying to find the man responsible for an armed robbery at a Saskatoon business on Monday.

The theft happened at around 8:20 p.m. CT in the 1800-block of Broadway Avenue.

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A masked man reportedly entered the business and demanded cash while threatening to spray an employee with what Saskatoon police believe was bear spray or something similar.

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The man fled in an unknown direction with cash and cigarettes.

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He is described as Caucasian, five-foot 10, with a medium build. Police said he was wearing a black balaclava-type mask, a camo or tan coloured jacket and jeans.

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Anyone with any information is asked to contact Saskatoon police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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