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Police request public’s assistance locating robbery suspect
Investigators with the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted in connection with a robbery of a Halifax store in September.
On September 25, 2016 at approximately 8:40 p.m., police responded to a robbery located at Fred’s Market, 38 Dentith Road. Staff stated that a man had entered the store, produced a handgun and demanded cash and cigarettes. The employee was not injured, and the suspect fled the area on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes.
The suspect is described as a man wearing a skull face mask, grey hoodie with the hood up, dark pants, grey and blue gloves, white sneakers, and a green Adidas gym bag.
Anyone who recognizes this suspect or has information on this crime, is asked to contact police at 902-490-5016. 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 texting a tip - Tip 202 + your message to 274637.
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Note to media: A picture of the suspect is attached in jpeg format.
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