**** HRP Media Release
Police investigate two Robberies – Halifax
At 3:07 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a robbery that had just occurred at the Harvard Variety Store, 6330 Chebucto Road, Halifax. Staff reported two males wearing masks, one armed with a knife, entered the store demanding cigarettes.
The suspects left on foot with an undisclosed amount of cigarettes in an unknown direction of travel. No one was injured. Patrol officers are actively searching the area, but have not located the suspects.
At 3:29 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a second robbery that had just occurred at Subway, 19 Alma Crescent, Halifax. Staff reported two males wearing masks, one armed with a knife, entered the store demanding money.
The suspects left on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash in an unknown direction of travel. No one was injured. Patrol officers are actively searching the area, but have not located the suspects.
The suspects in both robberies are described as:
Suspect #1 – Male, 25-30 years old, 5’10”, thin build. Wearing: Black mask, black jacket, black sweat pants. Armed with a knife.
Suspect #2 – Male, 25-30 years old, 5’10”, thin build. Wearing: Black mask, black jacket, black sweat pants.
Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call 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.