A man from Dauphin and two individuals from Pine Creek First Nation are facing charges after an alleged armed robbery in Pine River this weekend.
RCMP say two males wearing masks and carrying a rifle entered the business on 1st Avenue, at around 5:40 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12.
The two suspects demanded money, cigarettes, and liquor before fleeing on an ATV. RCMP set up roadblocks in the area after an employee reported the incident to police.
RCMP located the ATV on Highway 20 and Highway 272 near Camperville, but the ATV fled into a nearby field.
A police dog helped locate the suspects with the firearm and stolen items.
James Flatfoot, 33, of Dauphin has been charged with:
• Robbery with a Firearm
• Disguised with Intent to Commit and Offence
• Flight from Peace Officer
• Weapons Possession Contrary to Order
• Possession of a Firearm when Unauthorized
• Operation While Prohibited
• Fail to Comply x3
A 16-year-old male from Pine Creek First Nation has been charged with:
• Robbery with a Firearm
• Disguised with Intent to Commit and Offence
• Weapons Possession Contrary to Order
• Possession of a Firearm when Unauthorized
• Fail to Comply x2
A 20-year-old male, of Pine Creek First Nation, will be facing a charge of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.
RCMP continue to investigate.
