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Police are investigating a weapons complaint at a business in Halifax that occurred earlier this afternoon.
At approximately 3:05 p.m. police received a report of a man who had sprayed several people with a sensory iterant at the Shoppers Drug Mart on Quinpool Road in Halifax. EHS treated a number of people at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect is described as a white man with long brown hair. At the time of the incident he was wearing a bright blue and orange windbreaker.
The incident remains under investigation and police are asking anyone with information about this incident or video from the area is asked to call 902-490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.
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