Police investigate robbery 

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Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred on September 15, 2017 at 3:20 p.m. in Dartmouth.

At approximately 3:20 p.m. on September 15, 2017 officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Lawtons Drug Store on Primrose Street, Dartmouth.  A man entered the store and demanded medication, the male indicated he had a weapon, however none was observed.  No one was injured.

The suspect is described as a white man 5’5-5’7 feet tall wearing a dark hooded shirt, khaki pants, black hat and carrying a backpack.  He fled the store on foot.

The Halifax Regional Police / RCMP Integrated General Investigation Section is currently investigating.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect is asked to call 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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