Police make arrest in relation to a Halifax Shoppers Drug Mart Robbery

At 7:43 p.m. on October 16 police responded to a report of a robbery at the Shoppers Drug Mart located at 3430 Joseph Howe Dr. in Halifax. Pharmacy staff reported a male demanded medication after he indicated to staff he had a weapon. No weapon was seen and the suspect had fled the area on foot.

Police were in the area immediately after the incident and arrested an adult male matching the description given by Shoppers Drug Mart Staff.

The investigation is in the preliminary stages and the incident is being investigated by the General Investigative Section.

Updates will be provided when available.

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Source : Media Release