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Regina police charge two girl teens involved in alleged taxi robbery

Two female teens have been arrested and charged by Regina police for robbing a taxi driver Wednesday evening.
Two female teens have been arrested and charged by Regina police for robbing a taxi driver Wednesday evening. File / Global News

The Regina Police Service (RPS) has charged two female teens aged 15 and 16 after they allegedly skipped out on paying a taxi bill and sprayed the driver in the face with spray paint.

Regina police say the incident occurred in the 1700 block of Toronto Street shortly after 6 p.m. on Wednesday.

According to RPS, the driver’s phone was stolen, but was later recovered by police.

Officers located the two teens at a nearby residence. They were arrested and charged, police say.

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The 15-year-old, who is from Pilotte Butte, and the 16-year-old, from Regina, face charges that include robbery.

Both girls appeared in provincial youth court Thursday morning.

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