A 25-year-old Elliot Lake man faces numerous charges following two gas station robberies in the area.

Police say a gas station on Highway 108 was robbed by a man with a knife early Tuesday morning

Later that night, a second robbery took place on Hillside Drive South.

Police say the same vehicle was used in the robberies and a man was arrested and charged Wednesday with the following:

  • Robbery with a weapon
  • Uttering threats
  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes
  • Theft under $5,000

The accused will appear in a Blind River bail court Thursday.