UPDATE: Gage Rader, 19, turned himself into police over the weekend, after police released surveillance images and video of a suspect reportedly committing armed robberies.
Rader is facing two counts each of robbery, possession of a dangerous weapon, carry a concealed weapon and a breach of release condition (x1) in connection to charges for another alleged commercial robbery in Boyle, Alta. in May.
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Edmonton police are looking to identify the suspect in two armed robberies of convenience stores in north-central Edmonton.
On Monday at around 9:30 p.m., a man entered a convenience store at 118th Avenue and 34th Street. Police said he brandished a knife at an employee and took cash from the register.
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Two days later, on Wednesday, police say the same man went into a convenience store on 118th Avenue and 103rd Street at around 9:50 p.m. Again, police say he threatened an employee with a knife and took cash from the register.
The suspect was aggressive with employees in both robberies and investigators worry the behaviour could escalate and become more violent, police said.
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Anyone who is able to identify the man in the photos is asked to call EPS at 780-423-4567 or to submit anonymous tips on Crime Stoppers.
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