CHARGES have now been laid against Carlos Almeida, 36, of Maple Ridge after a joint investigation into two robberies that occurred in Port Coquitlam.

Coquitlam RCMP responded to robberies on June 13 and June 16, involving fast food restaurants in Port Coquitlam.

Investigators from the Coquitlam RCMP Investigational Support Team (IST) assumed conduct of the investigation and were able to link the suspect to a similar robbery series investigated by Ridge Meadows RCMP.

With the assistance of Ridge Meadows RCMP and Real Time Intelligence Centre – British Columbia (RTIC-BC), Coquitlam RCMP identified Almeida.

On September 23, Almeida was charged with two counts of robbery.

“With the help of inter-agency information sharing, Coquitlam RCMP was able to identify and pursue charges against a prolific offender,” said Cpl. Alexa Hodgins of Coquitlam RCMP on Tuesday.

“We appreciate the assistance and cooperation of our policing partners in Ridge Meadows and Real Time Intelligence Centre – British Columbia for helping advance these robbery investigations for charge approval.”