Calgary Police investigate multiple robberies
Investigators believe all 3 robberies may be connected
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Posted: Nov 17, 2012 11:15 AM MT
Last Updated: Nov 17, 2012 12:43 PM MT
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Calgary police are investigating three armed robberies that occurred in the city – within the last 24-hours.
The first happened outside the TD Canada Trust bank in Crowfoot Centre in the northwest during a bank drop before six p.m. MT Friday night.
The next took place around 9:30 p.m. MT at a northwest 7-Eleven in Hidden Valley.
The third was at a Mac's convenience store along 52nd street N.E. around 4:30 a.m. MT this morning.
Police say the first two robberies involved a gun and the last incident involved a knife.
Investigators believe the robberies may be connected.
In all three cases, the suspects had a similar description: black male, wearing dark clothing, ranging in age from 18 to 30.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers.
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