Release:

Police are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth at 7:15 p.m. Friday.

At approximately 7:15 p.m. Halifax Regional Police received a report of a robbery that had just occurred at the Circle K store located at 200 Waverley Road. A man entered the store, threatened a staff member with a knife and demanded money. The man then fled on foot with an amount of money and cigarettes.  The staff member was not injured.

The suspect is described a 6ft tall, stocky build, wearing black leggings, a black sweater and carrying a green bag.

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 atwww.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.