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By Jaryn Vecchio

Crime Update

P.A. police charge man with aggravated assault after seriously injuring Shoppers employee

Dec 1, 2023 | 6:45 PM

Prince Albert police have charged a man following an altercation at one of the community’s Shoppers Drug Marts.

On Monday, a staff member at the 2nd Ave W location confronted a customer who was allegedly shoplifting. A confrontation ensued which resulted in the employee being seriously injured.

A source close to the incident told paNOW the staff member was punched and while wrestling with the suspect, was slammed to the floor which resulted in them having a seizure.

They ended up needing to be transported to Saskatoon for treatment, however, they’ve since been released.

The man, who police did not name, was reportedly contained by a bunch of customers before police were able to arrest him. He’s since been charged with aggravated assault.

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Loblaw Companies Limited, which owns Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation, told paNOW they can’t discuss the matter at this time.

“We understand this is now a police investigation, so we can’t comment,” read a statement from Loblaw Public Relations.

Meanwhile, the man was in a Prince Albert courtroom earlier this week. He’s since been released from custody with conditions..

-With files from Nigel Maxwell

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Jaryn.Vecchio@pattisonmedia.com

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