**** HRP Media Release

Police investigate robbery

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

At approximately 1:40 a.m. this morning officers responded to a robbery at the Circle K convenience store located at 15 Fairfax Drive in Halifax .​

A male entered the business gesturing as if he was in possession of a weapon.​ He then rushed in behind the counter stealing cash and cigarettes. The staff member was uninjured during this incident.​

The suspect fled the store heading in behind the business towards Fairfax Drive.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 20’s, approximately 5 feet 10 inches in height, wearing a ball cap, grey hoodie, black jacket, grey sweatpants and black shoes.​

The incident remains under investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect is asked to call police at 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 using the P3 Tips App.