SASKATOON — Police officers arrested an 18-year-old male in connection with an armed robbery last week with the suspect also having an arrest warrant for first-degree murder.
Saskatoon Police Service, at approximately 10 p.m. on Oct. 22, were called to a business in the 2600 block off Broadway Avenue.
A staff member reported that two armed men had entered the store, demanded cash, and fled the scene.
Investigation by the SPS Guns and Gangs Unit led to a home on Rita Crescent where officers believed the suspect may be located.
On Oct. 25, at approximately 1 p.m., members of the GGU and the Tactical Support Unit attended to a garage behind the home.
The suspect was apprehended a few hours later after a small fire was set inside the garage.
While investigating the robbery, the SPS GGU was able to determine that the suspect was wanted by the Regina Police Service for first-degree murder.
The suspect faces Armed Robbery, Using a Firearm While Committing An Indictable Offence, and Possession of a Firearm While Prohibited From Doing So charges in Saskatoon.
It is anticipated that the accused will be transported to Regina later this week to appear in Provincial Court on the first-degree murder charge.
