Police looking for gas station robber

Investigators with the HRP/RCMP Integrated General Investigation Section (GIS) are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a man involved in a robbery last month in Halifax.

On July 19 at 11:30 p.m., the man in the attached picture entered the Esso Station at 7151 Chebucto Road, produced a hand-gun and demanded money from the employee. The employee stepped into the back room and locked the door and the suspect fled the store empty handed. The suspect is described as a white man, in his 20's, approximately 5'8", medium build, wearing a grey hoody, black pants and a mask covering his face.

Anyone who knows the identity of the man in the attached picture or has information about this incident is asked to contact police at 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 texting a tip – Tip 202 + your message to 274637.