Three Youths Charged with Robbery

Members in the HRP/RCMP Integrated General Investigative Section have

charged three youths in relation to a robbery which occurred in

Dartmouth last week.

On January 24 at 6:15 p.m., police responded to a report of a robbery

on Collins Grove. A 23-year-old woman reported that she was followed by

several male youths after exiting a Metro Transit bus. The youths

approached her from behind, pulled her hood over her head and pushed her

to the ground. The suspects took the victim's shoulder bag which

contained several items. The area was checked but the suspects couldn't

be located.

After a complete investigation by police, three youths were located and

arrested over the weekend in connection with the incident.  A search of

a residence in Preston area resulted in the stolen items being returned

to the woman.

Two youths, aged 15, face robbery and various breach related charges. A

16 year-old youth faces a robbery charge. All three are scheduled to

appear in Halifax Youth Court on February 9, 2012.

Source: Release