HRP release:

Halifax Regional Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth.

At approximately 7:10 p.m. on October 31st, officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Needs located at 100 Highfield Park Drive. A man entered the store and demanded money and cigarettes from the clerk, the employee was not injured.

The suspect is described as a white man, wearing a black hoodie with white lettering, dark blue/navy pants with red print on right leg, white sneakers and a white and black bandana covering his face.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect is asked to call police at 902-490-5016. 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.