Police search for man wanted in nine southwest Edmonton robberies
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Edmonton city police have released photos of a man they say committed nine robberies in two months.
Most of the robberies happened at fast food restaurants and gas bars in southwest Edmonton, police said in a news release Wednesday.
The first robbery took place Feb. 24. The most recent was April 9. The businesses targeted were near Ellerslie Road and 111 Street, Saddleback Road, Gateway Boulevard and 53 Avenue, police said.
Police said the robberies fit a pattern. The suspect — described as a heavy-set Caucasian or Hispanic male, between five-foot-nine and six-foot, aged 30-45 — entered the business and either ordered food or said he was there to pick up a food order. He then brandished a weapon and demanded cash and cigarettes. The robberies typically happened between 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
In most cases, the man was wearing a dark-coloured ball cap, a dark blue hoodie, sweat pants and dark shoes.
Investigators are turning to the public to identify the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service non-emergency line or Crime Stoppers.
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