A 25-year-old man is facing charges for two alleged business robberies in North Battleford. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

By Angela Brown

RCMP investigation

Man facing charges in alleged armed robberies in North Battleford

Nov 21, 2019 | 12:02 PM

A 25-year-old man is facing charges in two alleged business robberies in North Battleford.

Battlefords RCMP reported at about 4:30 a.m. on Nov. 15 a lone male armed with a weapon threatened staff and demanded cash at a business on the 1700 block of 100 Street. The male then ran off with a small amount of cash and merchandise. RCMP received several tips from the public but was unable to make any arrests or identify the suspect.

In a separate incident, at about 4:30 a.m. on Nov. 20 a lone male armed with a knife threatened staff and demanded cash at the same business. The male then ran off with a small amount of cash and merchandise.

Through the investigation, RCMP were able to determine the same suspect appeared to be responsible for both robberies and was identified.

RCMP located the individual inside an apartment later that morning.

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The man then fled on foot, however several Battlefords RCMP units including the Battleford Police Dog Unit managed to apprehend him.

The suspect was identified as Reno Poitras, of St. Albert, Alta.

Poitras is facing numerous charges in relation to these investigations, including armed robbery, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and resisting arrest. Poitras was remanded into custody and will appear in North Battleford Provincial Court Friday morning. The RCMP investigation is ongoing.

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