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Police seek suspect in 9 armed robberies at convenience stores

Robberies have occurred at convenience stores in Kitchener, Wilmot Township, North Dumfries Township, Woolwich Township, and Guelph

Police believe the same suspect is responsible for a series of armed robberies at convenience stores across Waterloo Region, and are seeking the public's help identifying the him.

Since Jan. 8, nine robberies have occurred at convenience stores within Kitchener, Wilmot Township, North Dumfries Township, Woolwich Township, and Guelph.

In each of the robberies, a lone male suspect brandished weapons, including guns and knives.

The suspect demanded cash and fled the business with money and/or stolen merchandise.

In several of these incidents, the suspect arrived in and left the area in a vehicle being driven by another individual. There have been no physical injuries reported as a result of the robberies, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, ext. 8255. To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com