Thursday, March 7, 2002

City police are investigating two robberies that occurred yesterday.

The first took place in the men's washroom at Sears in the Station Mall at about 9:55 a.m. The victim, a 65-year-old male, was attacked upon entering the washroom. The suspect struck him on the head and stole a small amount of cash from his wallet. The suspect then fled the store and was last seen getting into an older 4-door red vehicle.

He is described as being white, approximately 35 years of age, 6 feet tall, slim build, and reddish hair. He did not have any facial hair. The suspect vehicle was parked on the south side of Sears near the garden entrance. If you have any information on either the suspect or the vehicle, you are asked to call the City Police Service.

SECOND ROBBERY
The second robbery took place at a bus stop on Willow Avenue at the rear of the Cambrian Mall. The victim, a 29-year-old male who was waiting for the bus, was approached by another male. The suspect then struck the victim on the head and knock