Armed Robberies at Gas Stations: Police Hunt Suspect

0:00It's April 7th. This is Vancouver News today, your AI-powered local news. Victoria Police are looking into two armed robberies that hit gas stations Monday night in the area. They think the same person did both because the descriptions match up and they happen close together in time. In each case, the suspect walked in, pulled a gun, demanded cash, and took off running on foot. No one got hurt, which is a relief, but cops brought in canine units to search the neighborhoods right away. They didn't find the guy, and they haven't shared exactly where the gas stations are yet. Businesses nearby got a heads up from police to stay extra vigilant and beef up their safety steps. Officials say these kinds of hits shake up workers and folks in the community. The investigation keeps rolling with more officers patrolling the spots now to keep things calm. They're piecing together leads from the similarities. Expect that boosted police presence to stick around while they hunt for this robber and prevent any copycats.