A man has been charged following two robberies that were carried out in Inverness earlier this week.
The first robbery occurred on Dores Road at around 9.40pm on Thursday, May 9, where a car was stolen.
Then a second robbery occurred at the Esso petrol station on Longman Road, opposite the Inverness Justice Centre, shortly after 9.50pm. A quantity of cash was stolen.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with both incidents.
Police confirmed an imitation gun had been used in both robberies.
A spokesperson said: “Both robberies involved an imitation firearm and nobody was injured.
“The 19-year-old man is due to appear before Inverness Sheriff Court on Monday, May 13, and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.