The suspect in a pair of armed robberies overnight has been caught by Prince George police. The suspect, a 47-year-old man, is not from this area. Police said he was a resident of the Southern Interior.
The first incident on Monday was the 7:30 p.m. robbery of Shooters Liquor Store located in the 1600 block of Victoria Street.
"The suspect claimed to have a firearm, but none was seen by the clerk," said Prince George RCMP spokesman Cpl. Craig Douglass. "The suspect escaped with a small amount of cigarettes."
The next incident was 10 p.m. at the First Litre Cold Beer and Wine Store located in the 1700 block of Strathcona Avenue. Cigarettes was again the target commodity, and also a small amount of liquor.
"A short time later, Prince George RCMP members located and arrested the suspect without incident," Douglass said.
Mounties are recommending two counts of Robbery with a Firearm, Uttering Threats and Public Mischief. The investigation continues.
If you have any information about this or any other criminal offense, please contact the Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300 or anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.pgcrimestoppers.bc.ca.
