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By Nigel Maxwell

Crime

Arrest made in connection to armed robberies in Prince Albert

Sep 27, 2023 | 4:18 PM

Prince Albert police have made an arrest in connection to a pair of armed robberies in the city.

Nap McCallum, 29, made his first court appearance in Prince Albert Provincial Court on Wednesday and was remanded to Oct. 4.

In relation to the robberies, he is facing two counts each of robbery with a firearm, possession of a weapon, possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon and disguise with intent, failing to comply with a release order and failure to comply with a court order.

One incident happened at a business on Marquis Road as two men reportedly entered the building brandishing weapons and fled with an undisclosed amount of merchandise.

The second incident occurred just hours later and involved a victim being approached by two men with firearms. He was robbed and sustained minor injuries.

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In May, McCallum was one of three people charged after an armed robbery and assault with a weapon in the La Ronge area.

According to court records, he’s been on bench warrant status since Sept. 5.

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