Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred Saturday April 1st, 2023, at 10:05 p.m.

Just after 10 p.m. on April 1st, 2023, officers responded to a report of a hold up alarm at the Needs Convenience Store located at 6130 Chebucto Rd., Halifax. Upon arrival officers learned that a robbery had just taken place.

The suspect entered the store and displayed an object that was believed to be a knife and demanded cash from the staff member. The suspect got away with an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was physically injured during this incident.

The suspect is described as: 

White male, 5’10” in height, heavy set 200-250lbs, red zippered hoodie jacket with white lettering, black pants, black footwear, black beanie style hat, and a black colored mask.

The matter is currently under investigation by the Patrol Division. 

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect(s) 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.

Source: Release