Gatineau police looking for ‘automobile of curiosity’ in wave of robberies

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Investigators with Gatineau police are requesting public help in finding a “automobile of curiosity” in connection a wave of robberies at companies in that metropolis inside the previous 5 weeks.

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The game utility automobile (SUV) is a golden or pale gray GMC Envoy from the mid-2000s, police mentioned in a information launch on Thursday. “When noticed, the automobile had no licence plate,” the discharge added.

Anybody with details about the automobile or the identification of its proprietor was requested to contact the Gatineau police info line at 819-243-4636, ext. 5.

The robberies linked to the investigation included:

• April 19, roughly 1:45 a.m. — A suspect threatened a buyer at 866 Maloney Blvd. E. to steal cash he had simply gained taking part in a video lottery sport. The sufferer acquired accidents that weren’t life-threatening.

• April 29, shortly earlier than 11 a.m. — A person entered 321 Principal St. and demanded the contents of a money drawer.

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• Could 5, roughly 11:30 p.m. — A person confirmed up at 825 Maloney Blvd. E. and stole an undetermined sum of money.

• Could 24, roughly 9:30 p.m. — One other theft was dedicated by a person at 825 Maloney Blvd.

In all 4 circumstances, the suspect allegedly used what seemed to be a handgun to threaten his victims, police mentioned, and sure components “have a tendency to indicate that they could possibly be linked.”

All 4 robberies occurred in licensed institutions with video lottery terminals obtainable to prospects, police added.