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On January 31 shortly after 12:30 a.m., Halifax Regional Police received a report of a robbery that had just occurred around Prince Street and Argyle Street, Halifax. The driver of a taxi cab reported bringing a fare to this location from another address in Halifax. Upon parking the taxi, the driver was punched in the face by the fare who proceeded to grab a sum of cash and flee on foot. The suspect was last observed running up the hill westbound on Prince Street. The driver was not seriously injured.
During the investigation, a man was identified by police, though no arrests have yet been made.
Anyone who witnessed the robbery or has information about this incident 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.