A 16-year-old Saskatoon boy was arrested on Saturday after allegedly pulling out a fake gun after he was confronted for shoplifting.
According to police, the teenage shoplifter was confronted by an employee at a business on 22nd Street West on Saturday evening when he pulled out a gun and fled.
Officers later spotted a boy matching the suspect’s description near the corner of 22nd Street West and Avenue W North.
READ MORE:
- Alleged shoplifter sprays bear spray inside mall: Police
- Local grocery store noticing increase in shoplifting
- Saskatchewan people once again battling porch pirates
The boy was arrested and found to be carrying an imitation firearm. He was also wanted on numerous outstanding warrants, police said.
The boy – who can’t be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act – is facing charges of robbery, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and carrying a concealed weapon.