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Date: May 25, 2012 9:58 AM
Release Number: 2012383

Released By: Alyson Edwards
Occurrence Number: 12-47007

Subject: Armed Robbery - 1600 Block 8th Street East

Saskatoon Police are searching for a suspect following an armed robbery at food establishment this morning.

Police were called to the business in the 1600 block of 8th Street East at approximately 8:30 a.m. Employees reported that a male had entered the business, threatened them with what appeared to be a gun, and demanded cash. The employees complied and he fled the scene on foot. Members of the Canine Unit conducted a track however no arrest was made. No one was injured during the incident.

The suspect is described as being between 50 and 70 years of age, with a short build. He was wearing a white hoodie and possibly a denim jacket over top.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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