Battleford RCMP report that charges have been laid after an extensive, collaborative investigation into a robbery with a firearm last Tuesday the 25th, where two people were meeting up after an arranged sale of property online.

Officers responded about 1 that afternoon and report that the victim arranged an online sale with someone they didn’t know. Police were told the suspect changed the location at the last minute and when the victim arrived, he was approached by a man with a gun who stole a cell phone and cash and then took off. The victim wasn’t physically injured.

On Saturday, the North Battleford RCMP Detachment and RCMP Gang Task Force arrested a 26 year old man at a home in that city. There was a search warrant, and police say evidence in relation to this investigation was seized.

Kirklynd Aubichon’s charges include robbery with a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and unauthorized possession of a firearm. The RCMP reminds the public to ensure their safety when arranging buy/sell exchanges with someone you don’t know.

Suggestions for safety when meeting up for a sale/exchange

Check the other party’s social media profiles for anything that makes you uncomfortable, and do not agree to meet if something seems out of place;
Always meet in a well lit, public space;
Complete your transaction during daytime hours;
Have someone accompany you to the transaction or at the very least – let someone know the details of who you will be meeting, date, time and location of the exchange;
Agree on transaction details before agreeing to meet;
Carry a phone with you;
Limit the amount of personal information you provide;
Remember: If something is too good to be true – it probably is.