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Police Investigate Two Armed Robberies In Abbotsford, B.C.

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 25 Dec, 2019 09:05 PM
  • Police Investigate Two Armed Robberies In Abbotsford, B.C.

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Police are investigating two armed robberies that occurred within less than an hour of one another in Abbotsford, B.C.

 

Police say the first robbery on Monday night happened at a liquor store, followed by the second robbery at a gas station along the Fraser Highway.

 

In both instances, police say a man produced a handgun and obtained cash before leaving.

 

No one was hurt and police say they believe the same man committed both robberies.

 

The suspect is described as Caucasian or having light brown skin, with a medium build and between five feet seven and five foot nine inches tall.

 

Police want to speak with anyone who may have been in these areas and seen suspicious people or activity.

 

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