Two tobacco shops in Amsterdam-West, on Hoofdweg and Admiraal De Ruijterweg, were robbed about 20 minutes apart. The first robbery occurred at 5:55 p.m. and the second at 6:15 p.m. An employee was injured in each incident, but neither was known to have required hospital treatment.

Police said two boys were involved in each robbery, threatening staff and using force. They are investigating whether the same suspects carried out both robberies and whether anything was taken. The suspects remain at large.