The Regina Police Service is investigating a robbery incident that occurred early this morning.
On Friday, July 15th, 2016, at approximately 5:15 a.m. the Regina Police Service officers were dispatched to a robbery in progress on the 1800 block of Osler Street. When officers arrived, they met with the driver of the taxi cab. The driver reported to officers that the suspect stole his air compressor, attempted to assault the driver, then fled on a bicycle. Regina Police Service patrol and canine officers performed an area search nearby for the suspect, but did not locate him.
The suspect is described as male, Aboriginal, approximately 18-20 years old, wearing blue jeans, a black hoodie with white or silver markings on the front, white shoes and a ball cap. The suspect also had a black backpack. The suspect was on a small grey mountain bike.
This incident is still under investigation. Anyone who has information that could assist police in this investigation is asked to contact the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
