Halifax District RCMP is investigating the theft of a charity donation box at Mom’s Country Market on Cole Harbour Rd. yesterday.

At approximately 2:40 p.m. yesterday, a male and female entered Mom’s Country Market on Cole Harbour Rd.

and stole a charity donation box from the cash counter and then exited the store. The owner immediately contacted police and provided descriptions of the two suspects.

Halifax District RCMP are actively investigating this theft and are aware that surveillance footage of the crime is currently available on social media. Investigators have identified the suspects and are actively following up.

If you have any additional information on this crime, please call Halifax District RCMP at 902-244-7208. Members of the public can also contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS ( 8477), or by texting TIP202 + your message to `CRIMES`(274637) or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash award.

The investigation is continuing.

Source: Release