**** RCMP Media Release
Halifax District RCMP is asking for public help to identify the suspect in a robbery that happened yesterday morning at a business in the 600 block of Sackville Dr. in Lower Sackville.
At approximately 7:30 a.m., Halifax District RCMP received a report that a man had entered the business and sprayed three staff members with an irritant. The suspect then removed money from a safe and left the store on foot. No one else was in the business at the time and victims were treated by EHS on scene for minor injuries.
The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 6 feet and in his twenties. He was wearing a black mask over his face, a brown jacket, grey jogging pants, a grey hoodie, black gloves and a neon green construction vest. He was carrying a black shoulder bag that had one strap.
The area was checked along with the assistance of a Halifax Regional Police K-9 Unit, but the suspect was not located.
The investigation is ongoing and is being led by the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.
