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Jan 4, 2022 11:24 PM - The Canadian Press

Two men face numerous charges related to a series of robberies in Surrey, Langley and Abbotsford

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Two men, one from Abbotsford, the other from Calgary, face numerous charges related to a series of robberies in Surrey, Langley and Abbotsford. (Photo - BC RCMP)

Two men, one from Abbotsford, the other from Calgary, face numerous charges related to a series of robberies in Surrey, Langley and Abbotsford.

The alleged heists by the 21 and 22 year old suspects happened on October 2nd, 10th and 11th during break-ins at separate cellphone stores in Surrey and Langley and a pharmacy in Abbotsford.

The 21 year old Calgary man faces a total of 11 charges including robbery and forcible confinement, while the 22 year old Abbotsford resident is accused of two counts of robbery and two of forcible confinement.

Both were arrested on December 20th and remain in custody awaiting a court date in Surrey later this week.

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