Suspect wanted after 3 armed robberies in 30 minutes, police say

Windsor police say one suspect is believed to be behind three armed robberies on Monday night. (CBC News - image credit)
Windsor police say one suspect is believed to be behind three armed robberies on Monday night. (CBC News - image credit)

Windsor police are looking for a suspect after three armed robberies that took place in the space of half an hour Monday night.

According to investigators, a suspect went into a convenience store in the 300 block of Shepherd Street West just before 8 p.m. and collected some items before showing a handgun, demanding money from the cashier and leaving with both cash and items.

Officers then responded to a similar robbery in the 1100 block of Erie Street, where again a suspect brandished a firearm and left with money and goods.

A third armed robbery took place around 8:30 p.m. at a convenience store in the 1700 block of Ottawa Street, where a suspect showed a gun and demanded money from the cashier before fleeing with the money.

Police say no injuries were reported but the same suspect is believed to be responsible in all three cases.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the WPS major crimes unit or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous.