Two robberies were committed within hours of each other in Scranton and now police are trying to figure out if the same person committed both crimes.

Police said the first robbery happened at the Sunoco on South Main Avenue in Scranton.

Investigators said around 12:30 a.m. a man approached the clerk with several items, as if he was going to pay for them.

Police said the clerk recognized the robber, saying he was a regular customer. That's when, the clerk said, the suspect pulled a knife, demanded money and took off.

There is no word how much money he got.

Then, around 4:30 a.m, police said another robbery happened at the CVS at Moosic Street and Meadow Avenue.

The clerk told police the man brought items up to the counter as if to pay for them.

When the clerk opened the drawer, the suspect reached across and grabbed cash out of the register.

In the second robbery, police said, the suspect did not show a weapon.

No one was hurt during either crime.

Police have not made any arrests.

Anyone with information about either robbery is asked to call Scranton police at 570-348-4134.