A man is in Saskatoon police custody after being accused of trying to steal a vehicle Thursday morning on Coy Avenue.
Police said the attempted theft happened when a man approached the owner of a vehicle, who was starting their vehicle to let it warm up.
When the owner sought help from a family member, the man told them he had a gun and then started to drive away.
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The vehicle stalled and police said the man was attempting to steal another vehicle when officers arrived.
He was arrested and police said a search turned up a sawed-off .22-calibre rifle.
He is facing a number of charges.
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