Portage RCMP arrested a suspect after attempts to rob two convenience stores this morning.

Portage RCMP have a 22 year old man in custody in connection with two attempted thefts in the city early this morning.


The Mounties received a call from the Mac's store on Saskatchewan Avenue East that a lone male tried to steal lottery tickets from behind the counter. He wasn't able to do so and fled, following a scuffle with someone trying to stop him.


Shortly after that, a similar incident was reported at the 7-11 east. The RCMP were able to arrest the suspect with no trouble.


An investigation is under way.