Police have a man in custody after an incident in Bedford last night.
Release:
On 20110716 at 7:20 pm the Halifax Regional Police responded to a robbery call in the 1600 block of the Bedford Highway. Information obtained indicated that a male entered the store, obtained a quantity of meat product and then exited the store without paying. When the security officer confronted the male, the suspect dropped the stolen items and presented a conducted energy device toward off the security officer. The suspect then fled the area and was apprehended by police a short distance away. The suspect was identified a 25 year old Halifax male and will face Robbery and prohibited weapons related charges.