Red Deer Mounties connect suspect to three armed robberies

Red Deer RCMP say they are looking for public assistance to identify the man who committed two armed robberies at knifepoint over the weekend and has been linked to a third robbery last week.

Mounties responded to a report of an armed robbery shortly after 3 p.m. on June 10 in which the suspect entered the Mac’s store on Ironside Street and produced a knife, demanding cash.

RCMP then responded to another report of an armed robbery shortly before 2 a.m. today at the Express 24 Foodmart at 71 Street and Gaetz Avenue, in which the suspect robbed the cashier of cash and cigarettes at knifepoint.

Police believe the two robberies were committed by the same suspect who robbed the north side Running on Empty at knifepoint in the early morning hours of June 8.

The suspect is described as:

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– Caucasian

– Early 20s

– 5’6” tall

– Approximately 160 lbs

– Blue eyes

– Shaved head with dark stubble

For the three robberies, police say the suspect has variously worn a black hoodie with a “Hammer Down” logo, a white hoodie with a grey design, plaid shorts and blue jeans, and unlaced footwear (work boots and skate shoes); he has used a dark-coloured bandana to cover his face.

Anyone with information is asked to call Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575, Crime Stoppers, or report it online at at www.tipsubmit.com.