A 40-year-old man has been arrested in connection with two robberies in downtown St. John’s yesterday.

Shortly after 9 a.m. police responded to reports of a robbery at a business on George Street West. They say the suspect uttered threats and demanded cash, but fled on foot without any money.

About 15 minutes later, police received a report of a second robbery, this time on Water Street. Once again, a man made threats and demanded money. He fled on foot with some cash.

A short time later the man was arrested without incident.

The man was charged with robbery in connection to each incident and was held for court.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact the RNC or Crime Stoppers.