Police find sawed-off rifle on teen stopped for riding bike on sidewalk

A sidewalk bike ride turned into something more sinister for Saskatoon police.

Officers said they spotted a 16-year-old boy cycling on the sidewalk along Avenue C North around 2:30 p.m. Thursday.

Police caught up with the teen and searched him.

They found a concealed sawed-off rifle and a large knife.

The boy was charged with several weapons offenses and breach of probation.

He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday.