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By battlefordsNOW Staff

Arrest made after armed vehicle robbery in North Battleford

Oct 11, 2019 | 9:00 AM

Officers in the Battlefords have arrested one man after he stole a vehicle at knife and gunpoint from someone giving him a ride.

At around 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 9, the RCMP were called to an armed robbery around 110 St. and Diefenbaker Dr.

Police said the situation started at a business on 17 Ave. and 101 St. when a man asked for a ride across the city.

The situation changed when the man pulled out a knife and a handgun. He demanded the driver and passenger get out and hand over everything they had before he drove off. No one was injured.

RCMP soon identified 29-year-old David Soonias of the Moosomin First Nation as the suspect. He was arrested in the community on Oct. 10 and remains in custody.

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He will appear in court this morning on several weapons and driving-related charges.

RCMP said further charges involving Soonias will come as officers continue to investigate.

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