Battleford RCMP are investigating two armed robberies.
The first took place on July 12 at roughly 3:15 p.m., RCMP received a report of a robbery on 107 St., in North Battleford.
An 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 male pointing a firearm at him and demanding his wallet. The adult male reported no physical injuries to police.
The second robbery took place on July 14 when Battlefords RCMP were responding to a call for service in the 4th Ave., area and observed one of the suspects in the robbery and arrested him.
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.
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.
Battlefords RCMP continue to investigate, anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact their local RCMP detachment.
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