Public's assistance sought on two robberies

Posted Feb 2, 2012 By EMC News

EMC News -Belleville -Crime Stoppers asking for the public's assistance on two robberies. The first occurred on January 16, at approximately 5:30 a.m. The victim was walking on Everett Street when he was approached from the rear by a male who eventually brandished a knife and demanded the victim relinquish his belongings. Two other males appeared and began to assault the victim and he was robbed of personal belongings.

One of the males is described as a white male, early 20s, approximately six feet tall, clean shaven, wearing all black clothing, wearing the hood of his top up and over a black or grey ball cap.

The second robbery occurred on January 17 just after 12:30 a.m., near the intersection of Catherine and Octavia Streets. The female victim reported two white males (described as in their late teens, wearing caps with hoodies pulled over their heads) approached her from behind, brandished a knife and demanded money.

If you have any information on who is responsible for these robberies call Quinte Crime Stoppers.

If your information leads to an arrest you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

If you have information that could help please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, submit your information online at < tipsubmit.com>,or text message to QCS then your tip and send it to CRIMES that's 274637.