A robbery occurred on July 12, 2024 and a 17-year-old is spotted and arrested two days later. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

By Kenneth Cheung

Local crime

Teenager arrested after armed robbery

Jul 16, 2024 | 11:01 AM

A 17-year-old boy from North Battleford is facing several charges following an armed robbery in the city last Friday.

Police responded to the call shortly after 3 p.m. on 107 Street. A group of individuals wearing black face masks, armed with machetes and a firearm, exited a grey SUV and approached a man walking along the street. The suspects pointed the firearm at the victim and demanded his wallet. No physical injuries were reported.

Two days later, Battlefords RCMP were responding to a call for service in the Fourth Avenue area of Battlefords. One of the suspects in the robbery was spotted and arrested by the police.

Following further investigation, the 17-year-old was charged with several offences, including failing or refusing to comply, robbery with a firearm, and pointing a firearm. He remains unidentified due to the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Battlefords RCMP is asking for the community’s help to provide any information regarding this robbery by calling 310-RCMP or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

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