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One man is in custody after police respond to a commercial break and enter in Halifax overnight.
On October 29 at 2:06 a.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a commercial intrusion alarm at a business in the 1100 block of Larry Uteck Boulevard, Halifax. Officers discovered the front window damaged and several items stolen from the business.
Investigators learned of a suspect and vehicle description involved in the incident. At 2:27 a.m., an RCMP member observed the suspect vehicle travelling along Pockwock Road. The vehicle turned onto a small wooded trail and was eventually found abandoned.
A Halifax Regional Police Service Dog discovered a 39-year-old man after being deployed into the woods at 2:57 a.m. This man was taken into custody without incident.
The stolen property from the business was recovered. Police believe a second man was involved in this incident. The investigation is continuing and criminal charges are pending.
Police 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.