On July 12, 2024 at approximately 3:15 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a robbery on 107 Street in North Battleford, Saskatchewan.
Officers responded immediately.
Investigation determined an adult male 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 adult male. The suspects pointed a firearm at the adult male and demanded his wallet. The adult male reported no physical injuries to police.
On July 14, 2024 Battlefords RCMP were responding to a call for service in the 4th Avenue area in Battleford and observed one of the suspects in the robbery and arrested him.
As a result of continued investigation, a 17-year-old male from North Battleford is charged with:
- one count, robbery with firearm, Section 344, Criminal Code;
- two counts, fail or refuse to comply, Section 137, Youth Criminal Justice Act;
- one count, possess weapon contrary to order, Section 117.01(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, pointing a firearm, Section 87(1), Criminal Code;
- one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(2), Criminal Code; and
- one count, unauthorized possession of firearm/prohibited weapon or restricted weapon, Section 91(3), Criminal Code.
We are unable to identify him as per the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Battlefords RCMP continue to investigate. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact their local detachment immediately by dialling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.