The suspects are considered armed and dangerous

Two or three male suspects were involved in four convenience store robberies within an hour of each other Sunday (Feb. 26) morning in Vancouver.

The suspects were driving a stolen Burgundy or dark colored KIA Optima with WA license plates BDK5599. They were armed with a silver handgun.

The suspects committed robberies at two 7-Eleven stores and two and two Chevron gas stations between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. Sunday. The robberies occurred in order at the 7-Eleven at Mill Plain Blvd. and NE 97th Ave., the 7-Eleven at NE 136th Ave. and NE 4th Street, the Chevron gas station at SE 162nd Ave. and SE 26th Street and the Chevron gas station at NE 162nd Ave. and NE 18th Street. In all incidents cash register money was taken and in one incident money in a safe was stolen. 

The Vancouver Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating the vehicle used and identifying the suspects. If the vehicle is located, do not approach and call 9-1-1 immediately. The suspects are considered armed and dangerous. 

Information provided by Vancouver Police Department.