HRP release:

Halifax Regional Police is investigating two robberies that occurred in Dartmouth.

Last night, at approximately 5:10 p.m., officers responded to a robbery that had occurred at Needs Convenience located at 100 Highfield Park Drive. A man with a knife entered the store, threatened the employee and demanded money and cigarettes. The suspect fled the area on foot with a quantity of cash and cigarettes.

The suspect is described as white in his twenties with dark hair. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jogging pants with red lettering, white sneakers and a black and white bandana.

This morning, at approximately 4:34 a.m., officers responded to a robbery that had occurred at the Ultramar located at 640 Windmill Road. A man with what is believed to be a firearm entered the store, threatened the employee and demanded money and cigarettes. The suspect fled the area on foot with a quantity of cigarettes.

The suspect is described as white in his 20s to 30s, approximately 5’4” tall, with a thin build, black hair and a goatee. He was wearing a gold jacket, black pants and gray sneakers.

There is some evidence to suggest that the suspect is the same for both robberies.

Anyone with information or video from the areas in relation to the incidents is 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.