Saskatoon Police Service arrested 52 people, laid 64 charges, executed nine warrants and recovered more than $6,000 worth of stolen property during its second retail blitz operation over four days in August.
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According to police, the blitz took place in the 300 and 400 blocks of Confederation Drive, Midtown Mall and between the 1300 block of 8th Street and Arlington Avenue.
The Saskatoon Police Force officers worked with the Community Mobilization, School Resource, Alternative Response and General Investigation Units on the retail blitz.
The operation’s goal is “to successfully apprehend violent and repeat offenders to reduce the risk of harm to the public and store employees/security, while also mitigating financial damage incurred by businesses,” read the statement.
Police ask for the public’s assistance by reporting crimes and suspicious activity they might see by calling 306-975-8300 or reporting anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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