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On November 2 at 7:58 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to report of a man with a firearm at Shoppers Drug Mart located at 5524 Spring Garden Road, Halifax. Callers reported a man placing a long gun in his pants and entering the store. The suspect left the store and boarded a Halifax Transit bus. Multiple officers responded and arrested him on the bus.
Officers confirmed there was not a robbery, however the suspect did commit a theft. Incidental to the arrest officers seized a long barrel pellet/bb gun and items stolen from the store. A 34-year-old man is being held for court and is facing charges of Using or Imitation Firearm in the commission of an offence, Theft & Possession Under $5000 and Mischief.
Investigators 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.