Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax

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Police investigate robbery

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred earlier this evening in Halifax.

At approximately 6:43 p.m. police responded to the Griffins Smoke Shop located within the Mumford Road Sobeys store.

A male dressed in a black Security Guard uniform armed with a knife entered the business and demanded cash.​ The employee was uninjured and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.​ He was last observed walking on Mumford Road towards Chebucto Road.​ The Security Guard uniform had reflective bands on each of the arms.

Soon after the incident investigators believe the suspect changed his clothing and was last observed wearing a red jacket with black and white striped down the sleeves, an orange T-shirt, blue track pants with a white stripe and black sneakers with white soles. He was also carrying a black bag with polka dots.​ After changing the suspect was last observed heading towards the Mumford Road Walmart store.

He is further described as a white male, ​ between 50-60 years old, approximately 5’8”, slim build, wearing glasses and possibly grey hair.

Police are asking anyone with information on the incident to call 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 by using the P3 Tips app.