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RCMP are investigating five armed robberies that took place in central Alberta towns during the past 30 days that they believe are related.

RCMP from Red Deer, Ponoka, Sundre, Rimbey and Sylvan Lake are working together on the case, along with the RCMP priority crimes task force.

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Mounties say no one was injured and no shots were fired in any of the robberies, which took place between Dec. 22 and Jan. 15.

The first incident took place Dec. 22 at 11:40 p.m., when a bar was robbed in Bentley. Two male suspects armed with a gun and a black hunting knife demanded money and left with the cash.

The suspect vehicle is described as a dark-coloured newer Dodge, possibly a Durango. Both suspects are described as Caucasian, with one about 5’6″ tall with a heavy build and wearing a balaclava or ski mask, a dark grey sweatshirt with plaid pattern and green gloves.

The other suspect is described as Caucasian, about 6 feet tall with a slender build, wearing dark clothing and a balaclava covering the bottom portion of his face.