Six youths charged after two armed robberies in Regina

Six youths between the ages of 13 and 16 were arrested following two armed robberies in Regina early Wednesday.

The Regina Police Service say the teens — five girls and one boy — face a total of 24 charges in connection with the robberies.

Police say the first robbery occurred in the 3500 block of 13th Avenue at about 4 a.m. A 14-year-old girl told police that a group of youths — one of whom was carrying a gun — assaulted her and robbed her of a cellphone.

The victim was taken to hospital by paramedics.

The second robbery occurred at about 4:30 a.m., in the area of 14th Avenue and Retallack Street.

A 20-year-old female and a 15-year-old female were walking in the area when they were approached by two female youths and a boy. He allegedly pointed a gun at the victims, who were assaulted and robbed of personal possessions.

Officers searched the area and found three girls who were detained. Police then went to a home in the 2200 block of Rae Street, where two more females and a male were found. Officers also located a loaded, sawed-off .22 calibre rifle.

The accused can’t be named according to the Youth Criminal Justice Act. They appeared in Youth Court on Thursday.