Update:

This evening a 29 year old Sudbury man was arrested for both of these robberies. He was identified and located through investigation by the Break, Enter and Robbery (B.E.A.R.) Unit and arrested with assistance from Canine and Tactical Officers.

Original Release:

On Wednesday the 9th of March 2016 at approximately 7:20 pm Police were dispatched to a reported robbery at the A&L Convenience Store in Sudbury. The lone person entered the store threatening the clerk with a weapon. The culprit fled the scene on foot.

Just over an hour later; police were dispatched to a second robbery at the Sub Way Store on Durham in Sudbury. The lone person entered the store threatening the clerk with a weapon. The culprit fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.

No one was injured during either incident and evidence has led police to believe the two incidents are linked.

The Criminal Investigations BEAR Unit are continuing with the investigation.

Police are seeking public assistance for any information and to contact the Greater Sudbury Police Service at 705-675-9171 or Crimestoppers at 222-TIPS, online at www.sudburycrimestoppers.com or by texting TIPSUD and the information to CRIMES (274637).