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Regina man charged after Sunday evening robbery

Police are investigating after several long guns and ammunition were stolen from a Regina business Sunday morning.
A Regina man has been charged following a Sunday evening robbery. File / Global News

A 23-year-old Regina man is facing charges following a robbery on the evening of May 19.

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Around 8 p.m. CT on Sunday, police were called to a business in the 3500-block of 5th Avenue.

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A man allegedly entered the store and grabbed some merchandise before pulling a “bladed weapon” on an employee, according to Regina police.

Officers on scene were able to view the robbery on surveillance video and relayed a description to other police units, who found the suspect near 7th Avenue and Elphinstone Street.

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No injuries were reported.

Patrick James Akapew was charged with robbery and made his first court appearance Tuesday morning.

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