RCMP arrest young girl following Finlayson Island robbery

Battlefords RCMP arrested a young girl following a robbery.

On Sept. 8, around 2:40 p.m., RCMP received a report of a robbery in Battleford at Finlayson Island.

An investigation determined a suspect approached a victim, assaulted them and attempted to steal their vehicle. The victim reported non-life-threatening injuries to police, and their vehicle was damaged during the incident.

The suspect initially resisted officers but was arrested at the scene.