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Ottawa police are seeking a 45-year-old man in a series of robberies at five area jewelry stores.

The robberies occurred between March 18 and Oct. 25. Police said the suspect would pose as a customer to view merchandise, then grab the items and flee.

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John Borrens is sought on five counts of counts of theft over $5,000, as well as about a dozen probation offences.

He is described as white, five feet seven inches (170 cm) tall, weighing 119 pounds (54 kg) with brown hair greying at the sides.

Anyone with information is asked to call west division criminal investigations at 613-236-1222, ext. 2666. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.

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