A Winnipeg man has been charged in connection with a string of robberies across the city.
The arrest comes after a man armed with a knife robbed a convenience store in the 800 block of Ellice Avenue around 4:35 p.m. Tuesday.
The man fled on foot but police caught up with him in the 600 block of Banning Street, where he was arrested and the stolen merchandise was recovered.
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Police say the same man is responsible for an additional eight armed robberies at convenience stores and a hotel dating back to July 9.
Harvey James McKay, 33, of Winnipeg is facing a long list of robbery and weapons-related charges.
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