Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax yesterday.

On February 21 at approximately 9 p.m., police responded to a robbery that occurred in a parking lot in the area of Salter and Lower Water streets. A man approached a man and a woman who had just exited their vehicle and demanded the vehicle keys. The suspect punched the man before the couple got back into their vehicle and drove away.

The suspect had left the area prior to officers arriving on scene.

The suspect is described as a white man in his twenties, approximately 5’8” tall, 200 lbs. with blond hair.  At the time of the incident, he was wearing a red coat.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone who may have information in relation to the incident or video of the area to call 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

Source: Release