SASKATOON — Several people are facing charges following a series of armed robbery incidents at grocery stores in Saskatoon over the weekend.
On June 6, at 6 p.m., police were called to a store in the 100 block of Primrose Drive after a man reportedly threatened loss prevention officers with a knife when confronted over a theft. The suspect returned the stolen items and fled before officers arrived.
He is described as approximately 30 years old, with a goatee and leg tattoos. He was last seen wearing a white shirt with a black bunnyhug, camouflage shorts, a yellow hat and black shoes.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Saskatoon police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
The next day, June 7, at 5:45 p.m., officers responded to a store in the 2400 block of 22nd Street West. A man had allegedly deployed bear spray at store security before fleeing on foot with stolen goods. He was arrested shortly after in the 100 block of Avenue Y South.
A 20-year-old man is facing four counts of assault and two weapons-related offences.
On June 8, just before 5 p.m., police were called to another store in the 300 block of Confederation Drive, where two women reportedly used bear spray against security officers while being taken into custody for shoplifting. Both suspects were found in possession of bear spray, and one also had a knife. Stolen clothing was seized and returned to a nearby sporting goods store.
Two women, aged 26 and 29, are charged with robbery, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a dangerous weapon and breach of conditions.
Later that same evening, around 8 p.m., officers responded to a theft at a store in the 500 block of Wellman Crescent. A man allegedly left the self-checkout area without paying and threatened a store security officer with a knife. The stolen items and the knife were recovered, but the suspect fled on a bicycle.
Police say the suspect is known to them and is facing charges of robbery, assault and two weapons-related offences.
