A 33 year-old female has been arrested and charged in connection with two recent robberies, both at Regina businesses.
In the first incident, police were dispatched to a business in the 2300 block of 9th Avenue N., at about 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. A staff member reported that a female came into the store and handed over a note indicating she had a weapon. The note demanded cash and merchandise. The female suspect fled before police arrived and was not located in the area. Investigation was ongoing when, on June 2, 2018, officers received a call, from the same business, of a female matching the description of the May 22nd robbery suspect. Police arrested a 33 year-old female who was subsequently charged with Robbery with Violence. The accused was released on an Undertaking to appear in court on July 11, 2018.
The second incident occurred the night of Monday, June 4, 2018. Police were dispatched to a business in the 400 block of Albert Street for a report of a robbery. Clothing believed to have been used by the accused was found behind the store. A female suspect was located, detained and arrested.
In addition to the charge of Robbery with Violence [343(a) CC], from the May 22nd incident, 33 year-old Lindsay Mae SANOFFSKY, of no fixed address Regina, is charged with:
– Robbery, [344(1)(b) CC];
– Disguise with Intent, [351(2) CC]; and
SANOFFSKY made her first court appearance on the charges in Provincial Court, at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 5, 2018.