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Regina police charge boy, 17, allegedly involved in armed robbery on Rochdale Blvd.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. File / Global News

The Regina Police Service say they have charged a 17-year-old boy who was allegedly involved in an armed robbery that happened last week.

Police say the incident took place in the store parking lot in the 4400-block of Rochdale Boulevard shortly before 9:30 p.m. on July 23.

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Two suspects reportedly robbed and assaulted a man, according to police.

Police say two people were assisting the victim when one of the two suspects pointed a gun at them before fleeing.

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One of the two suspects was arrested by police on July 29.

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The boy, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is charged with pointing a firearm and armed robbery.

He appeared in youth court on Tuesday morning.

Anyone with information regarding the second suspect is asked to contact police at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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