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On February 3 at 7:13 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a robbery that had just occurred at the Needs, 5881 Duffus Street, Halifax. Staff reported two men wearing masks, one armed with a firearm, entered the store demanding cigarettes and money. The suspects left in a vehicle with cigarettes and money, in an unknown direction of travel. No one was injured.
The first suspect is described to police as being tall with a medium build, wearing a black mask, light hooded shirt with a dark colour jacket and blue jeans. The second suspect is described to police as being shorter with a thin build, wearing a black mask, a dark hoodie and black pants.
Patrol officers and General Investigation Section members responded and are actively searching for the suspects.
Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Criminal Investigation Division are asking anyone with information about this incident 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.