Police are investigating a robbery that had occurred in Halifax yesterday.

At approximately 1:10 p.m., police received a report of a robbery that occurred at the Sobeys on Mumford Road. A man came into the store, stole merchandise and then left the store. A loss prevention officer approached the man who presented what was believed to be a conductive energy weapon and threatened the officer with it. The suspect then left the area on foot accompanied by a woman.

The man is described as white, in his twenties, with an average height and build. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a mustard yellow and black jacket with a black and white camouflage patterned hooded sweater underneath.

The woman was described as white in her twenties with a thin build. At the time of the incident, she was wearing a beige and pink jacket.

Police are asking anyone who may have information in relation to the incident or video of 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

Source: Release