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

At approximately 8:30 p.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a call for a robbery in progress at the NSLC located at 1075 Barrington St. in Halifax.  

A man came into the store and threatened staff with a weapon however, no weapon was seen.  The man fled the store on foot after taking some bottles of alcohol.  

The suspect is described as a white man, wearing a blue hoodie, sweat pants and a grey tuque.  No staff or members of the public were injured during this incident. 

The investigation is in its early stages. Police are asking anyone with information about the incident or video from 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 using the P3 Tips App.

Source: Release