Police are investigating a robbery that occurred last night in Halifax.

At approximately 7 p.m. police received a report of a robbery that had just occurred in the 5200 block of Sackville Street in Halifax. The suspects approached a man and woman who were walking in the area.  One of the suspects threatened the man and woman and demanded cash. The suspects fled empty-handed on foot. The victims were not physically injured.

The suspect who made the threats is described as a white man, 25-35 years old, approximately 5’9″, with multiple facial tattoos. At the time of the incident he was wearing a black puffy jacket. The other suspect is described as a man wearing a puffy black jacket, a hat and a face mask.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident or video from the area to contact police. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip atwww.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 Tips App.

Source: Release