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Police Investigate Attempted Robbery – Halifax
At 8:00 p.m., 26 July, Halifax Regional Police responded to an attempted robbery that had taken place 20 minutes prior, at the Captain Spry Centre, 16 Sussex Street Halifax. Staff reported a teenage male produced a knife and demanded items from two other teenagers. The victims fled and were not harmed. The suspect fled prior to police arrival. The suspect and victims are known to each other. Police have identified the suspect and charges are pending.
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.
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Police Investigate Robbery – Dartmouth
At 1:30 a.m., 27 July, Halifax Regional Police responded to a robbery at Wyse Road / Albro Lake Road Dartmouth. A adult male reported being physically assaulted by two unknown males, who then stole an undisclosed amount cash from him. The victim sustained serious, but non-life threatening injuries. The suspect fled prior to police arrival.
Police searched the area with and were not able to locate the suspects. The suspects are described as:
Suspect – White male, 30’s, full face tattoos, no clothing description.
Suspect – Black male, 30’s, no clothing description
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.
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