Suspect sought in series of robberies at knifepoint

The North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP is seeking assistance from the public after several robberies at knife point took place in the span of two weeks around gas stations in Duncan, BC.

• On May 14, 2022 at approximately 8:30 P.M., North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP responded to a robbery at knifepoint at the Canco gas station in Duncan. A female suspect entered the store, brandished a kitchen knife and demanded money and cigarettes. The suspect was described as wearing a dark green jacket, lower face covering, cream camo design pants and dark boots. (file: 22-7028)

• On May 15, 2022 at approximately 9:00 P.M., North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP responded to an attempted robbery at the Heritage Indian Cuisine in Duncan. A female suspect entered the restaurant and produced a knife demanding money from staff. Staff refused and the suspect left. She was described as a female wearing green camo pants, a dark jacket, orange gloves and a black face covering. (file: 22-7078)

View larger image: Photo of suspect with face covering

• On May 15, 2022 at approximately 9:20 P.M., North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP responded to a robbery at knifepoint at the Shell gas station in Duncan. A female entered the gas station and produced a knife, demanding money. She was described as a female wearing green camo pants, a dark jacket, orange gloves and a black face covering (file: 22-7079)

View larger image: Photo of suspect with face covering

• On May 22, 2022 at approximately 8:30 P.M., North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP responded to a robbery at knifepoint at the 7-Eleven gas station on Government Street in Duncan. A female entered the gas station and produced a knife, demanding money. She was described as a female wearing green camo pants, a dark jacket, and a black face covering. (file: 22-7411)

• On May 29, 2022 at midnight, North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP responded to a robbery at knifepoint at the 7-Eleven gas station Government Street in Duncan. A female entered the gas station and produced a knife, demanding money. She was described as a female wearing green camo pants, a dark jacket, and a black face covering. (file: 22-7802)

View larger image: Photo of suspect with face covering

• On June 1, 2022 at approximately 7:00 A.M., North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP responded to a robbery at knifepoint at the Chevron gas station in Duncan. A female entered the gas station and produced a knife, demanding money. She was described as female approximately 35 years old, 5’2-5’3 in height wearing a red hooded shirt, black face covering and black pants and boots. (file: 22-8002)

View larger image: Photo of suspect with red hooded shirt

We urge business owners and staff, especially of gas stations, to be vigilant and take extra precautions as the suspect remains at large, says Corporal Alex Bérubé, spokesperson for the BC RCMP. Several resources, including the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP Street Crime Unit and General Investigation Section and a Crime Analyst are taking part in these investigations.

Police are looking to identify the female suspect captured on those surveillance cameras. Furthermore, investigators are looking for anyone who may have dash cam footage at the intersection of Trunk Rd and Trans-Canada Hwy on June 1 between 6:30 A.M. and 7:30 A.M.

If you observe anyone matching the description, do not approach and please call 9-1-1 immediately.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP at 250-748-5522.