An armed robbery at an apartment building has resulted in numerous charges being laid against two teens.
Saskatoon police were called to the building in the 1600-block of 22nd Street West at around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday after receiving a report there was a person with a firearm.
The air support unit (ASU) was in the area and told patrol officers there had been two men and a woman on the front lawn and a firearm had been pointed at one man.
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Arriving patrol officers spoke to a man who said he had been assaulted and robbed in one of the suites.
While they were talking to him, ASU members told officers a man and woman had left the building through a different entrance and were walking away.
Officers found them a short distance away and they were taken into custody.
Police said the man had a loaded, sawed-off rifle and the woman had stolen items and an axe.
They are facing weapons-related charges, along with break and enter, and robbery charges.
The 16-year-old boy is also facing assault and uttering threat charges and police said he was also in breach of his probation.
The 18-year-old women is also facing a breach of recognizance charge.
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