25 year old Reno Poitras of St Albert Alberta is facing charges after two armed robberies at the same business in North Battleford. The first was in the early hours last Friday on the 1700 block of 100th Street. It’s alleged the thief threatened staff and ran off with a small amount of cash. Then on Wednesday, at about the same time of day, staff were allegedly threatened again with the thief making off with a small amount of cash and merchandise. RCMP determined the same suspect was involved in both robberies and they managed to identify him. He was located in an apartment but he fled the scene. He was eventually brought into custody. The investigation continues but so far, Poitras is facing robbery and weapons charges. He is in court on Friday.