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At approximately 12:45 p.m. on December 9, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a break and enter in progress in the 300 block of Windmill Road, Dartmouth. The suspect was armed with a bat, forced his way into an apartment and assaulted the resident. The suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction. The victim, a 33 -year-old man, was transported to the hospital for serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. It is believed the suspect and victim are known to one another. The suspect is described as a black male, 50-years-old, thin build, approximately 5'6" to 5'9" tall and was wearing a red and white sweater.
Officers are searching for the suspect. Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are currently investigating. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call police at 902-490-5016. 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 texting a tip - Tip 202 + your message to 274637.