Prince Geore,  BC- Police are once again asking the public’s help following two more Armed Robberies in the City this past weekend.

On Saturday March 12th, 2016 at approximately 10:45 PM, the Prince George RCMP received a report of an Armed Robbery at a retail store on the 2900 block of 5th Avenue in Prince George.  

Officers attended the area immediately.  A lone male suspect had entered the business, produced a weapon and demanded cash & tobacco products.  The employees complied and the suspect fled on foot before police could be called.  No one was hurt.  Unfortunately the suspect was not located.

The suspect is described as:

•       First Nations male       Approximately 168 cm (5’6″)
•       Wearing a black ski mask, red bandana, black half zip sweater, grey pants

At approximately 9:30 PM on Sunday March 13th, 2016, the Prince George RCMP responded to another report of an Armed Robbery, this time at a retail store located on the 4100 block of 15th Avenue in Prince George.

A lone male suspect entered the business and demanded money.  Before he could be provided cash, he fled the store on foot.  No one was hurt.

The suspect is described as:

•       Non-white male
•       18 to 25 years old
•       Approximately 168 cm to 170 cm (5’6″ to 5’7″)
•       Thin but athletic build
•       Approximately 59 to 68 kg (130 to 150 lbs)
•       Wearing a black balaclava, black long sleeve base layer shirt, grey “skinny type” jeans and black slip on dress shoes

Since the middle of February, the Prince George RCMP have responded to five armed robberies within the City of Prince George.  Investigators believe there is a strong possibility that all five were committed by the same male.  Only once was he accompanied by a female.  In most cases the description of the male suspect was similar.

Police are warning businesses throughout Prince George to take extra precautions:

·       Deposit excess cash into drop safes as often as possible;

·       Limit the amount of tobacco products and lottery tickets at the cash register area;

·       Ensure surveillance cameras are working and properly located.  Consult your security provider or the RCMP’s Community Policing Section for assistance with this;

·       If you do not have surveillance cameras, please consider purchasing a high quality system and have it professionally installed.  Again, consult your security provider or the RCMP’s Community Policing Section for assistance with this;

·       Schedule extra staff whenever possible, especially at night;

·       Ensure proper lighting both inside and outside the business;

·       Advise staff of robbery procedures including calling police before calling the owner/manager.

If you find yourself a victim of a robbery:

·       Be calm and observant;

·       Cooperate with the suspect(s), as your safety is most important;

·       Call 9-1-1 as soon as it is safe to do;

·       Provide police with the description of the suspect(s), the suspect(s) direction of travel, mode of transportation, vehicle description (if applicable) and any other information.

If you have any information about these violent Criminal offences or the persons responsible, please contact the Prince George RCMP at (250)561-3300 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1800222TIPS