Three people are in custody following the armed robbery of a convenience store this morning.

Police were called to the business in the 700 block of Central Avenue, shortly before 6:00 a.m. A staff member reported that two men wearing masks had entered the store, threatened him with a knife and a club, damaged items in the store, and fled the scene with cash and cigarettes. The staff member was not physically injured.

Following further investigation, officers conducted a traffic stop at McKercher Drive and Taylor Street. Three people were inside the vehicle and were arrested in connection with the armed robbery.

A 17 year old male from Borden, SK, is facing six charges including robbery with violence, wearing a disguise, mischief under $5000, possession of a weapon (x2), uttering threats, and was wanted on outstanding warrants.

A 17 year old male from Prince Albert, SK, is facing charges including robbery with violence, and wearing a disguise.

A 19 year old female from Saskatoon is charged with being party to the offence of robbery.

Members of the General Investigation Section are continuing to investigate.

(Occurrence Number: 16-17629)