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Update: Police arrest man in robbery
Halifax Regional Police has arrested a man in connection with a robbery that occurred last weekend in Halifax.
Around 9:50 p.m. 25 November, police responded to a report of a robbery with a firearm at the Cove Market & Video, 565 Herring Cove Road, Halifax. Two white males wearing masks and armed with long guns, entered the business. The suspects fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money from a charity box. The victim received non-life-threatening injuries but did not require medical attention. Patrol and K9 officers responded to the area and conducted a search, however, were not able to locate the suspects.
Just after 9 a.m. on November 27, patrol officers were called again to the Cove Market & Video located at 565 Herring Cove Road as it was reported that one of the suspects was currently in the store with two other men. All three men were arrested by patrol members without incident and one transported to police headquarters for questioning.
Officers with the General Investigative Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division charged 22-year-old Shane Stephen Harnish of Halifax with robbery with a firearm, assault with a weapon, disquise with intent and numerous firearms related offences. He was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court today. Investigators determined that the other two men were not involved in the robbery and they were released without charges.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about the second suspect or this incient 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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Around 9:50 p.m. November 25, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a Robbery with Firearms at the Cove Market Convenience store, 565 Herring Cove Road, Halifax. Two white men wearing masks and armed with long guns, entered the business and an employee was injured during the robbery. The suspects fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. The money taken is from a charity box. The victim did not require medical attention. Patrol officers and a Police Service Dog responded to the area and conducted a search of the area, however, officers were not able to locate the suspects. Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are currently investigating.
The General Investigation Section are asking anyone with information about this incident 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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