Port Alberni RCMP are investigating a series of robberies just hours apart on Sunday.
The first was reported at a 7-Eleven at Redford Street and 10th Avenue about 3:25 p.m. Police said a knife was produced and the robber wore a blue ski mask — similar to a Nov. 27 robbery there.
The next robbery was about 5:40 p.m. at the King Edward liquor store on 3rd Avenue, where a robber with a ski mask also produced a knife.
That was followed by another robbery at 7:10 p.m at the same 7-Eleven by someone wearing a ski mask and brandishing a knife.
Police said no one was injured in the robberies but such incidents are “highly traumatizing” for employees and put the public at risk.
Call Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 with any information.
