RCMP have made an arrest in relation to a gunpoint robbery last week (File photo/battlefordsNOW.com)

By battlefordsNOW Staff

ARREST MADE

RCMP charge man in connection to robbery at online sale meet up

Oct 3, 2022 | 5:25 PM

RCMP have made an arrest in connection with an incident last week where a man was robbed at gunpoint.

Police said they received a report of a robbery just before 1 p.m. on Sept. 25. The victim had arranged to meet with an unknown man to sell some property. At the last minute, the victim said the suspect changed the location to the area of 108 Street and 9 Avenue in North Battleford.

When the victim arrived, he was approached by a lone man with a firearm. His phone and cash were taken, and the suspect fled.

On Sept. 29, the Battlefords RCMP Detachment and RCMP Gang Task Force arrested 26-year-old Kirklynd Aubichon at a North Battleford home in connection with the incident.

After Aubichon’s arrest, police executed a search warrant and seized more evidence, including a firearm.

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Aubichon faces several charges including robbery with a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possessing a firearm knowing it’s unauthorized, carrying a concealed weapon, and failing to comply with a release condition.

RCMP encourages anybody arranging to sell online to use caution and follow some basic safety suggestions.

• Check the other person’s social media profiles for anything that makes you uncomfortable;
• Always meet in a well-lit, public space;
• Complete the transaction during daytime hours;
• Have someone accompany you to the transaction or at the very least – let someone know the details of the meeting including who you will be meeting, the date, time and location of the exchange;
• Agree on transaction details before agreeing to meet;
• Carry a phone with you;
• Limit the amount of personal information you provide

RCMP added if the deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. Last week in an interview, Battlefords RCMP said they’re looking into setting up a safe exchange location for the Battlefords.

Aubichon will be back in court on Oct. 5.

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