[Published information via RCMP Release]

The General Investigations Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigations Division is investigating a robbery that occurred with violence in Cole Harbour on Friday night.

At approximately 11 p.m. Friday night, a 29-year-old man was walking along Ross Rd. in Cole Harbour when three males got out of a car, assaulted the man, and took his wallet and backpack which contained personal items, a small amount of cash, and a gaming system. The victim received minor injuries but did not require medical attention, and the three suspects got back into their vehicle and fled the area.

The three suspects are described as two black males and one white male, with all three being approximately 6’0″ tall.  The car they were travelling in is described as a dark coloured four-door sedan.

Investigators are asking anyone with information on this crime, or who may know who the suspects are, to call Halifax District RCMP or Halifax Regional Police at 902-490-5020 or Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also text TIP202 + your message to ‘CRIMES’ (274637) or submit a tip by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash award.

Source: Media Release