SASKATOON - Update, Jan. 24, 10:13 a.m.: A man has been arrested in relation to a robbery earlier this month in Saskatoon.
Shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 5, police were called to a parking lot in the 400 block of 22nd Street West for a report of an in-progress break and enter to a vehicle. As officers were responding to the parking lot, a man matching the suspect’s description was observed walking in the area. Continued investigation determined that this man was wanted on an outstanding warrant for an incident that occurred in 2024 in addition to being the suspect in a robbery of a vehicle from Jan. 2.
As a result, the 29-year-old man was arrested on his outstanding warrant and further charged with robbery in relation to the vehicle theft and mischief, in relation to the break and enter to a vehicle.
Original post, Jan. 3, 12:40 p.m.: Saskatoon police are investigating a stabbing and vehicle theft that occurred yesterday in the city.
At approximately 1:30 p.m., Jan.. 2, police were called to a convenience store in the 1500 block of 22nd Street East.
Upon arrival, they located a 43-year-old man suffering from a non-life threatening stab wound.
Further investigation determined the victim and another male were driving away from the location when the victim suddenly stopped the Ford F 150, exited the vehicle, and sought assistance for his injury.
At the same time the suspect fled the scene in the vehicle. The truck was later located in the 700 block of Idylwyld Drive North.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
