Two men will be facing numerous charges after a robbery on the 2300 block of Ferry Avenue this past Sunday.
A male wearing a bandanna over his face exited a vehicle and threatened to harm a male victim if he did not turn over his wallet and backpack. The victim complied and was not hurt, and the suspect then fled in a blue Dodge Durango SUV.
A few minutes later, the Prince George RCMP received another report of a Robbery, this time on the 1200 block of Douglas Street. A male victim was approached by what police believe to be the same suspect. Again, the victim complied and was not harmed.
On Monday, the Prince George RCMP located and arrested two persons believed to be responsible for these Crimes.
The two individuals, 26 year old Calvin Douglas Hiemstra, and 23 year old Alexander John Schmidt are being held in custody until their first court appearance.
Through investigations, police believe these two men were responsible for the two incidents, as well as the Attempted Robbery of two males at the corner of 5th Avenue and Alward Street
Hiemstra and Schmidt are facing several charges including two counts of robbery, uttering threats and attempted robbery.
Both men reside in the Prince George area, and will be appearing in Prince George Provincial Court on Tuesday.
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