Two assaulted by teens looking for weed

Police are looking for suspects after a couple of incidents yesterday.

From HRPD:

Robbery
9:30pm Willett St/Harlington Cres, Halifax.

The male victim was approached by three males. One of the males asked
him for some marijuana. Two of the males then assaulted the victim and
took the victim’s wallet.  The suspects fled down WillettSt towards
Lacewood Dr. The victim attended the hospital and required stiches for a
cut above his eye.

The suspect’s were described as:
1)      White male, Mohawk hairstyle, piercing on his face, 200lbs, 16-18 years old.
2)      White male, skinny 16-18 years old.

No description of the third suspect.

Robbery
10:40pm  Lacewood Dr/Caxton Close, Halifax

The victim was approached by three males. They asked the victim if he
had any marijuana. One of the suspects then sprayed the victim with
pepper spray. The suspects headed towards Willett St. They did not take
anything from the victim.

The suspects are described as:
1)      White male, cast on one hand, tattoos on fingers, 22-23 years old.
2)      White male, tuque, red hooded sweat shirt

No description of the third suspect.

At 12:25am an 18 year old male was taken into custody at a residence on
Main Ave, Halifax, in relation to both robberies. He will be appearing
in court later today facing robbery and weapons charges.