Regina police charge two women in Heritage neighbourhood robbery

A Regina Police Service (RPS) cruiser can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News)

The Regina Police Service (RPS) has arrested and charged two women following a robbery in the city’s Heritage neighbourhood.

Around 11 a.m. on April 30, officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of St. John Street, according to a news release from RPS. Reports indicated that someone has been bear sprayed and had their cellphone stolen.

Officers arrived on scene and found two women who matched the suspect descriptions.

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They were both arrested without incident, according to RPS.

A search revealed a canister of bear spray and the stolen belongings.

A 22-year-old Regina woman faces four charges. They include robbery, carrying a concealed weapon, possessing a weapon, and failure to comply with a probation order.

A 21-year-old woman also faces one count of robbery.

The accused made their first appearances in provincial court on May 1.