NORTH BATTLEFORD - Three people are facing charges following a robbery in North Battleford.
On April 5 at approximately 10:40 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a robbery at a business on Highway 16 in North Battleford.
The investigation determined three suspects entered the business. The employees were threatened with a firearm. The suspects assaulted one employee, who was later treated at the hospital for injuries described as non-life-threatening in nature. The suspects stole a sum of cash, electronics and ID/financial cards, then fled in a vehicle on Highway 16.
- one count, pointing a firearm;
- one count, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000;
- one count, robbery with firearm;
- two counts, assault with weapon;
- one count, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle;
- one count, possession of a firearm knowing possession is unauthorized;
- one count, possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition;
- one count, careless use of a firearm;
- one count, carry concealed weapon;
- one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;
- one count, forcible confinement;
- one count, utter threats; and
- one count, commit mischief under $5,000.
