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Convenience store employee injured in Saskatoon robbery

Saskatoon police said a convenience store employee was struck several times in the head and back during a robbery.
Saskatoon police said a convenience store employee was struck several times in the head and back during a robbery. File / Global News

A convenience store employee was injured during an early morning robbery in Saskatoon.

Police said two men entered the store in the 3300-block of 8th Street East at around 4:45 a.m. CT.

They went behind the counter and struck the lone employee several times in the head and back.

One man then threw a cash register drawer through the front door.

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The pair made off with cash and cigarettes.

The employee was taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries. There is no word on his condition.

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Police said Friday afternoon the two suspects had been arrested and charges are pending.

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

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