Youths gone wild during afternoon crime spree in downtown Saskatoon

Saskatoon Police say two male youths assaulted a 79-year-old man who was sitting on a bench outside of a hotel in the 600 block of Spadina Crescent East on Monday around 5 p.m.

The victim had non-life-threatening injuries. A 31-year-old woman then approached officers and reported she was sexually assaulted by the older teen.

As officers continued to investigate, they received a report a male youth had stolen a fire extinguisher from a mall and attempted to steal from a person in the 200 block of 1st Avenue South. Police arrested the suspects and found a knife and an imitation firearm.

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A 16-year-old boy is facing charges related to two counts of assault, sexual assault, possession of a weapon and robbery. An 11-year-old was arrested but was not charged.