Police search for suspect after two armed robberies in St. John's

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The RNC is asking for publics help in identifying an individual that is believed to have committed two armed robberies in St. John's.

On Monday at 5:19 pm police were alerted to a robbery at the Mary Brown’s on Topsail Road. A man entered the store and presented a weapon and demanded cash. The man was not successful in obtaining cash at that time and fled on foot.

The suspect was described as a man wearing a red and black jacket and carrying a reusable bag.

At 5:36 pm police responded to another report of a robbery at the Marie’s Mini Mart on Thorburn Road and demanded cash. In this robbery, the man also had a weapon. The man fled the area on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect was described as a man wearing a black and red hoodie, with the hood over his head and black pants.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the RNC at 729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).