Halifax Regional Police is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday in Halifax.

Just after 1 p.m. on August 8, officers responded to a report of a robbery in the 400 block of Herring Cove Road. A man entered the store, pointed a handgun and demanded money. The suspect was last seen leaving on foot.

The suspect is described as a black man approximately 30 to 40-years-old, 5’7” with a stocky build. He was wearing a black jacket over a red hoodie, black track pants, black sneakers with white mid soles and a backwards black hat at the time of the robbery.

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 texting a tip – Tip 202 + your message to 274637.

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Source: Media Release