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Police investigate robbery
At 1:07 A.M. on June 23rd, Police were called to the Irving Gas Bar located at 219 Pleasant Street in Dartmouth for a Robbery call made by the clerk at this location.
It was learned that a suspect entered the store and produced a knife, demanding cigarettes and cash. A quantity of both were taken. The suspect had fled prior to police arrival.
The clerk was not injured in the incident.
Members from Patrol and a K-9 officer are investigating. At this time, the suspect has not been located. Their description is as follows:
A white man, thin build, 5'7", a small amount of facial hair, wearing dark pants and a gray sweater with the hood pulled up.
The investigation is in its early stages. Police are asking anyone with information about the incident or video from the area to call 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 using the P3 Tips App.
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