Each time, a man approached a woman, showed a knife and robbed the victim of their cash, wallet or purse, according to police.

The EPS said the alleged crime spree began on Saturday, Oct. 22 at approximately 2:20 p.m. when a report came to police about a man stealing a gun from a sporting goods store near 153 Avenue and 37 Street.

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has arrested a man in connection with eight drive-by personal robberies that happened between Oct. 10 and 17.