HRP release:

Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a break and enter in the 0-50 block of Woodlawn Road Dartmouth.  

A male armed with a piece of wood and knife forced his way into a residence and assaulted two residents, who are known to him.  

The suspect stole a vehicle belonging to one of the victims.  Police attempted to stop the vehicle, but it did not stop.  The pursuit was stopped for safety concerns.  The vehicle was later located abandoned.  

The suspect has not been located and has been identified as:

Dennis Johnson – White male, 62 years old, 6’0”, 155 lbs.

Police request the public not to approach Johnson.

Anyone with information about this incident or Johnson’s wearables are asked 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 at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.