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.
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The suspect is described as a light complected black man, approximately 30-years-old with a goatee. At the time of the incident he was wearing a black ¾ length coat, black shoes, a small peaked hat, and a messenger bag.
The investigation is in its early stages and anyone with information about this incident 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.
Source: http://www.bedfordbeacon.com/police-currently-on-scene-of-robbery-in-sunnyside-mall
