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Suspect wanted after 3 armed robberies in 30 minutes, police say

According to investigators, a suspect went into a convenience store in the 300 block of Shepherd Street West just before 8 p.m. and showed a handgun, demanded money from the cashier and left with both cash and items.

Police say they believe the same suspect is involved in all 3 cases

Windsor police apprehend three suspects in two separate incidents.
Windsor police say one suspect is believed to be behind three armed robberies on Monday night. (CBC News)

Windsor police are looking for a suspect after three armed robberies that took place in the space of half an hour Monday night.

According to investigators, a suspect went into a convenience store in the 300 block of Shepherd Street West just before 8 p.m. and collected some items before showinga handgun, demandingmoney from the cashier and leaving with both cash and items.

Officers then responded to a similar robbery in the 1100 block of Erie Street, where again a suspect brandished a firearm and left with money and goods.

A third armed robbery took place around 8:30 p.m. at a convenience store in the 1700 block of Ottawa Street, where a suspect showed a gun and demanded money from the cashier before fleeing with the money.

Police say no injuries were reported but the same suspect is believed to be responsible in all three cases.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the WPS major crimes unit or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous.