Prince George , B.C.- RCMP in Prince George are hoping the public can help them identify two suspects  wanted in connection with an armed robbery that  took place on  Friday March 4th.Around 9:30 on that night,  RCMP responded to a retail outlet  in the 4100 block of 15th Avenue.

A male suspect had  entered the business, produced a weapon and demanded cash, lottery tickets and tobacco products.  The suspect  fled the scene on foot.

The suspect is described as:

• Caucasian male
• 20 to 25 year old
• 165 cm (5’5″)
• Slim build, approximately 68 kg (150 lbs)
• Wearing a black ski mask, blue jeans and a dark jacket

Then  around 11:30 on Sunday March 6th,m  there was a report of an armed robbery at  a retail store on Austin Road West.

A male and female entered the business and demanded cash, lottery tickets & tobacco products. Employees complied and the suspects fled on foot before police could be called.  Police have not been able to  locate the suspects.

The male suspect (see image at top right) is described as:

• A South Asian or First Nations male
• 173 to 180 cm (5’8″ to 5’11”)
• Muscular build
• Wearing grey jeans, black jacket, dark shoes, a black balaclava mask and red bandana

The female suspect (see image bottom right) is described as:

• Caucasian female
• Bright blue eyes
• Wearing black yoga pants with a pink waistband, black jacket, and a black balaclava mask

Investigators are aware of the similarities between these two investigations as well as a robbery that took place on February 13^th, 2016 at a gas station on the 4200 block of 5^th Avenue in the City.  Police have not ruled out the possibility that all three were committed by the same persons.

Anyone with information is asked to  contact the Prince George RCMP or CrimeStoppers  at 1-800-222-TIPS