Investigators believe the male suspect is responsible for a series of robberies that were reported to police between Feb. 24 and April 9, 2018.
The majority of robberies were committed at fast food/take out restaurants and gas bars across southwest Edmonton, between 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. In each case, the male suspect enters the business and either orders food or states he is there to pick up a food order, before brandishing a weapon and demanding cash and cigarettes.
Some of the businesses targeted are located near Ellerslie Road and 111 Street, Saddleback Road, Gateway Boulevard and 53 Avenue.
The suspect is described as being a heavy set Caucasian or Hispanic male, 30-45 years old, 5’9” to 6’0” tall and unshaven. He is usually seen wearing a dark-coloured ball cap, a dark blue hoody, sweat pants and dark shoes.
Anyone with information about this robbery series is encouraged to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.
