Investigators with the HRP/RCMP Integrated General Investigation
Section are continuing their search for 39-year-old Kenneth Curry Sykes
who is arrestable on a warrant in connection with a robbery that
occurred last week in Bedford.
On January 26 at 1:23 p.m., police responded to the Sunnyside Mall
located at 1595 Bedford Highway for a report of a robbery in progress. A
man entered the Running Room, produced a handgun, demanded cash and fled
with an undisclosed amount of money. A staff member was assaulted during
the incident and EHS was requested to check on her. While this was
obviously a traumatic experience, thankfully she was not injured during
the incident.
On January 27, investigators charged, and issued a warrant for
39-year-old Kenneth Curry Sykes with robbery, uttering threats, wearing
a disguise with intent, using a firearm or imitation in commission of an
offence, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and carrying a
concealed weapon. He has not yet been located and a warrant has been
issued for his arrest.
Kenneth Sykes should be considered armed and dangerous, and members of
the public should not approach him or try to take matters into their own
hands. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact
police at 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 texting a tip – Tip 202 + your message to
274637.