**** 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.