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Maple Ridge man charged in robberies in three Metro Vancouver cities

Carlos Almeida, 36, is accused of robbing businesses in Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge.

RCMP identified a suspect in a string of robberies in Port Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, and Pitt Meadows in June.
RCMP identified a suspect in a string of robberies in Port Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, and Pitt Meadows in June.

A Maple Ridge man is facing robbery charges in relation to a string of robberies spanning three municipalities in Metro Vancouver. 

RCMP said two fast-food restaurants in Port Coquitlam were robbed on June 13 and 16, while three businesses in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows were robbed on June 15, 17 and 18. 

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In June, Ridge Meadows RCMP said it had combed through video surveillance and identified Carlos Almeida, 36, as a suspect in its investigation. 

Investigators from Coquitlam RCMP also identified Almeida as a suspect in its robberies.

Court records show Almeida is a prolific offender with a criminal history dating back to 2011, mostly in these communities. He is charged with five counts of robbery. 

His next appearance in Port Coquitlam provincial court is on Oct. 3.