Chilliwack – Chilliwack RCMP arrested one person and are asking the public’s assistance to identify a second person in a photograph taken from a security camera as police investigate a pair of armed robberies.
Shortly after 2 a.m., on Tuesday April 27, 2021 the Chilliwack RCMP responded to a report of an armed robbery that occurred at a convenience store in the 45000-block of 1st Avenue at Young (Esso). Investigators on scene determined a man allegedly armed with a knife entered the store, demanded money from the till, and then ran away after receiving a small amount of cash. Investigators immediately broadcasted the suspect’s description to patrolling officers however; police did not locate the person.
Police responded to a second report of an armed robbery at the same store just after mid-night on Thursday April 29, 2021, when two men allegedly armed with a knife ran off with a small amount of cash. Officers reinforced by the Lower Mainland District Integrated Police Dog Service (IPDS) quickly cordoned off the area where police located and arrested a 29-year-old-man from Chilliwack but did not locate the second suspect.
William Christofer Cowdery is charged robbery and disguise with intent to commit offence. Mr Cowdery remains in custody pending a court date in May 2021.
Description of second suspect:
- Caucasian male;
- Wearing a black jacket and black and white shoes.
