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Teen facing six charges in relation to a robbery in Regina

A 15-year-old male is facing six charges in relation to a robbery which occurred at a northeast side Regina business on May 20. Taryn Snell / Global News

A 15-year-old is facing six charges related to a robbery which occurred at a business in the 1800 block of 9th Avenue North on Monday, May 20, according to Regina police.

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Several officers were dispatched to the business at about 11:54 p.m. that night.

The clerk had just been robbed at gunpoint, police said, by a male suspect wearing a mask.

Officers said they were given a clothing description from the victim and witnesses and began searching of the area with help from the canine team.

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A few minutes later, a canine officer reported two suspects had been located and arrested, and one had been bitten by a police dog during the arrest.

The injured suspect was transported to hospital where police said he was treated for his injuries.

Police recovered a back pack which they said contained cash and products from the store, as well as other times, including a firearm believed to have been used in the robbery.

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One male was released, the other suspect was charged.

The 15-year-old male, whose cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is facing six charges including robbery with violence, and wearing a disguise with intent to commit an indictable offense.

The youth was in court for his first appearance on Tuesday, May 21.

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