Assault and Robbery GO#17-195459

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Halifax Regional Police officers are investigating a robbery that occurred the evening of December 30 in Halifax.

Officers spoke with a 55-year-old man who reported at approximately 11:30 p.m. that he was walking in the pathway near Forbes Street and Lynette Road when he observed two males walking towards him. The victim spoke briefly with one of the males after recognizing him from the area. Shortly after walking away, the victim was knocked to the ground and assaulted by both males who were kicking him in the torso. Shortly after the suspects fled, the victim realized that he was missing his cell phone, cigarettes and a small amount of cash that had been taken from his jacket pocket. The victim was examined by EHS and transported to hospital with what is believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspects are described as:

  1. Black male, approximately 6’1” tall wearing a red coat and blue jeans.
  2. White male, approximately 5’9” no clothing description obtained.   

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspects 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.