NORTH BATTLEFORD - A teen is facing charges in an armed robbery in North Battleford.
On July 12 at about 3:15 p.m., Battlefords RCMP responded after receiving a report of a robbery on 107th Street.
After investigating, police determined a man was out walking when a grey SUV approached him. A group of individuals, wearing black face masks and armed with machetes and a firearm exited the SUV and approached the man. The suspects pointed a firearm at him and demanded his wallet. The man did not report any physical injuries to police.
Later, while responding to a call for service in the 4th Avenue area in Battleford on July 14, Battlefords RCMP noticed one of the suspects in the robbery and arrested him.
A 17-year-old male youth from North Battleford is charged with robbery with a firearm; fail or refuse to comply; possess weapon contrary to order; pointing a firearm; possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; and unauthorized possession of a firearm/prohibited weapon or restricted weapon.
The youth cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact their local detachment at 310-RCMP or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers.
