Police are investigating two armed robberies at convenience stores in Prince Albert in recent days, and believe the incidents may be linked.

Officers responded to a report of a robbery at a business in the 2700 Block of 15th Avenue East shortly after 1 a.m. Wednesday morning. A man entered the store holding a knife and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash and lottery tickets. The suspect is described as wearing a blue and white hat, white shoes, light-coloured bunnyhug and black jacket, and black pants.

On Tuesday, just before 11:30 a.m., police were called to a robbery at a business in the 1900 Block of Central Avenue. One man threatened staff with a knife while demanding money and lottery tickets. The man then fled eastbound on foot. The suspect was described as being 5’8″ tall and approximately 150 pounds. He was wearing a black bunnyhug with a fish skeleton outlined on the back, black pants, white Adidas shoes, a blue and white hat and a white medical mask.

No one was injured in either incident.

Due to the potential connection between these two incidents, police are warning the public and businesses to be cautious and stay alert. Staff are recommended to work in pairs and ensure store visibility by keeping the interior and entries well lit and report any suspicious activity to police. There is a suspect photo in our online story and anyone with information is asked to contact Prince Albert Police or through Crime Stoppers.