Suspect identified in string of Saanich armed robberies

Police have identified the suspect in a string of armed robberies at a Saanich bank and two nearby convenience stores.

Randall Mincer, 52, is now facing charges in all three incidents after his arrest in downtown Victoria on Thursday afternoon.

• Man arrested in relation to armed robberies at Saanich bank, convenience stores

The first robbery occurred on May 25 and the spree ended with Wednesday’s robbery at the TD Bank in Tillicum Shopping Centre.

In all three robberies a handgun was brandished.

Fast confirmed to CTV News that a handgun recovered Wednesday outside the bank was a replica firearm.

Mincer's next court appearance is scheduled for June 10.

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  Police were seen inspecting what appeared to be a handgun covered in red dye near the steps of the bank at Tillicum Mall. (CTV Vancouver Island)