Winnipeg police have arrested a teenager in connection with a series of armed robberies that occurred within an hour in the River Heights, Corydon and Polo Park areas.

Police said the five incidents occurred between 8.30pm and 9.30pm on Friday. The suspect’s description was similar for all of them and involved a person on a bicycle with a gun.

The first incident took place on Wellington Crescent near Cordova Street. Police said a male suspect, whose face was covered and carrying a gun, confronted a male jogger and demanded money.

He chased the runner until he reached safety, at which point he contacted police.

The next incident occurred at a fast food restaurant in the 900 block of Corydon Boulevard. A male suspect armed with a handgun went to the front counter and demanded money and drinks from an employee. When he couldn’t get either of them, he ran away.

The next target was a gas station in the 400 block of Academy Road. The male suspect with the gun went to the workplace, pointed the gun at the officer and demanded money. He took the money and ran away.

Another incident was reported at another gas station in the 1600 block of Ness Boulevard. An armed male suspect pointed the gun at the employees and demanded money from the cash register. He was given cash and then set off.

The latest event, St. It was reported at a craft store in the 800 block of James Street. An armed person pointed the gun at employees and demanded money. Likewise, he was given cash and fled.

According to authorities, none of the victims were physically injured.

Police say the suspect escaped on an e-bike from St. James Street and St. He said a vehicle struck him on Matthews Boulevard, disabling the bike. He fled the scene but was later caught by police officers on Madison Avenue.

He was arrested and transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the accident.

Police said the gun, which turned out to be a C02 gun, was seized.

A 17-year-old Winnipeg man has been charged with 16 offences, including five robberies.

He was detained.