30-year-old man charged with Lakeridge theft, assault with a weapon

The Regina Police Service responded to a report of theft around 7 p.m. on Sunday at a gas bar in the 4400 block of Rochdale Boulevard.

According to police, “the man entered the store, took merchandise and exited. When staff confronted the male, the male pulled out a knife, and fled.”

Police located the suspect just before midnight in the 3900 block of Rochedale Boulevard while on another call. Police located a knife on him.

In the police release, “He was transported to cells, and upon booking, it was determined the male provided a false name to police. The male was properly identified and found to be in breach of conditions of two release orders.”

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The 30-year-old man appeared in Provincial Court, on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.