13-year-old charged in afternoon armed robbery on Eighth Street East

A 13-year-old boy was arrested Tuesday afternoon shortly before 3 p.m. and charged with robbery and possessing a prohibited weapon.

The Saskatoon Police Service responded to a robbery in progress at a store in the 2900 block of 8th Street East. According to police “further information provided stated two youths brandished a knife during the robbery.”

The only store that sells alcohol in the 2900 block of 8th Street East is the Real Canadian Superstore.

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During the search of the youth under arrest, police “located a prohibited knife along with alcohol believed to be from the store.”

In the release from police, they said a search was unsuccessful for a second male suspect. “A passerby informed officers that the second suspect dropped a backpack.” Police said the backpack was filled with items believed to be from the store.

The 13-year-old also had an outstanding warrant.