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.
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.
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.