rcmp cruiserFollowing an investigation, Chilliwack RCMP have arrested a man in connection with a pair of robberies that happened in the downtown area on March 24th.

Shortly after 8 PM a man with a covered face and concealed weapon robbed a convenience store in the 45 000 block of First avenue.

Less than an hour later a restaurant in the 45 000 block of Yale road was robbed by a man with a similar description.

29 year old Jesse William Thompson faces charges of attempted robbery, robbery, and wearing a disguise to commit a robbery.

There have been several other armed robberies in the downtown since March 17th, police continue to ask for information from the public.