Business owners beware.
The RCMP is investigating a number of robberies at small businesses in North Burnaby allegedly committed by the same suspect.
The first incident happened on Dec. 23 at a store in the 1000 block of Gilmore Avenue. At about 5:50 p.m., a suspect entered the store and pointed a knife at several people “before stealing an undisclosed amount of money,” according to a media release from Burnaby RCMP.
Upon further investigation, officers have determined the suspect may have committed four more robberies at other businesses in the area, the release added.
While none of the victims in any of the incidents were injured, Mounties are still asking the public to be extra cautious.
The suspect is described as Caucasian, about 5’8” with a medium build, light-coloured hair and green eyes. He is between 25 and 35 years old and may be missing one of his lower front teeth.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Burnaby RCMP at 604-294-7922 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
