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Six men were arrested in the early hours of Monday morning, after police responded to reports of a group of teens allegedly damaging property in Stonebridge with hammers — one of whom was reported to have been wearing a mask.

According to a police news release, officers were dispatched to the 400 Block of Stonebridge Common at around 1 a.m. and quickly located the suspects — who fled and were chased by the officers.

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Police quickly arrested two of the men a short distance away who were found to be in possession of a hammer, duct tape and an imitation firearm.

Two additional suspects attempted to flee in a red Toyota Highlander but were intercepted and taken into custody without further incident. The fifth suspect was apprehended by the SPS canine unit and was transported to hospital, prior to detention, with minor injuries sustained from a dog bite.

Inside the suspect’s vehicle, officers located another imitation firearm and a duffle bag containing break and enter tools, a number of knives, rope, gloves and makeup. The mask reportedly worn by a suspect was also located along with a flashlight.

The sixth suspect arrested was a 16-year-old male — though he was later released without charges.

The remaining five suspects, another 16-year-old male youth, three 18-year-old men and one 19-year-old man, are all residents of Saskatoon and have been charged with possession of a dangerous weapon, possession of break and enter tools and breaches.