A 30-year-old Saskatoon man is facing multiple charges that include carrying a concealed weapon and pointing a firearm.
Saskatoon police were called to a convenience store Saturday evening just before 6 p.m. for a report of a man allegedly stealing and pointing a gun at a witness.
The suspect fled the scene on foot but was located by officers shortly after in the 600 block of 3rd Avenue North.
An investigation confirmed the firearm to be a replica pellet pistol.
No one was injured during the incident.
The man was also charged with theft under $5,000, possession of stolen property valued at under $5,000, possession of crystal methamphetamine, and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public.
He appeared before a justice of the peace Sunday morning.
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