At approximately 1:00 am Halifax Regional Police responded to Park Lane Mall located at 5657 Spring Garden Road in Halifax to the report of a disturbance. Security reported that a man was inside the mall and was trying to smash windows with a fire extinguisher. Further investigation revealed that two parties had discharged the fire extinguisher and then proceeded to break a glass display at one of the businesses and remove items.

The only description at this time is that both individuals were wearing masks and that one party was wearing a black and white plaid hoodie, and the other individual was dressed completely in black.

At this time it is unknown what was taken from the display. The matter is under investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact 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.

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Source: Media Release