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Suspicious Fire GO#17-163860
Just prior to midnight October 28 HRP officers were dispatched to assist Halifax Fire in relation to a working fire in an apartment at 66 Highfield Park Drive in Dartmouth. The residents of the building had to be evacuated but no one was injured. Fire was able to determine that the fire was deliberately set. Police currently do not have anyone in custody. The matter remains under investigation.
Robbery GO#17-163889
Shortly after midnight October 29, a 21-year-old man was cutting through a path behind TUNS off Barrington Street in Halifax. He was approached by three males who demanded his cell phone and money. One of the suspects stated he had a knife but none was seen. The victim yelled for help and ran from the area. The victim was not injured. Only description of the suspects was that they were white males. The matter is still under investigation.
Robbery: GO#17-163906
Just after 1 a.m. October 29, a 24-year-old woman was walking in the area of Duncan Street near Chebucto Road in Halifax when she was approached by a man who pulled a handgun out of his pocket and demanded money. The victim did not have any money and the suspect left the area. The victim was not injured. The area was checked by numerous units including K-9. There is no one in custody at this time. The matter remains under investigation. The suspect is described as an Asian male, 6' tall, average build, approximately 22 years-old wearing a black hoodie, dark pants and a doctor's mask. If you have any information about this incident or any others, please contact Halifax Regional Police at 902-490-5016 or Crime Stoppers anonymously anytime at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by their Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by texting a tip – Tip 202 + your message to 274637.