HRP release:

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax this morning.

At approximately 6 a.m., officers responded to a robbery that had occurred at Peoples Jewelry inside the Halifax Shopping Centre. A man broke into the store, stole merchandise, used a spray irritant on a security guard and fled the area in a white panel van with markings on it.

 The suspect is described as a white man approximately 5’8” tall with a large build. At the time of the incident his face was covered, and he was wearing a black shirt, black pants and black shoes.

Anyone with information or video from the area is asked to call police at 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.