Police are investigating a rash of robberies that occurred at several businesses in Dartmouth over the last few days. The robberies were similar in nature with the suspect(s) producing a weapon and demanding cash, cigarettes, and lottery tickets. One man has been arrested and charged.
On January 8 at approximately 11 p.m., officers responded to a robbery at the Petro Canada located at 610 Portland Street. Two masked suspects entered the store, approached the counter and one suspect sprayed the employee with a sensory irritant. The suspects took a quantity of money, cigarettes, and lottery tickets. Both suspects fled on foot. The victim was treated for their injuries on scene by EHS. One suspect was described as a white man who was wearing a grey hoodie, blue sweatpants, black shoes, and a maroon ski mask at the time of the incident. The second suspect is described as a white man wearing a grey hoodie, grey sweatpants, black shoes, and a medical mask.
On January 9 at approximately 9:20 p.m., officers responded to a theft at the Irving gas station located at 581 Portland Street. A man entered the store and asked about prices for cigarettes. While staff provided pricing information, the man went behind the counter and stole a quantity of cigarettes. The suspect fled the area on foot. He was described as a white man wearing a black jacket and black pants.
On January 10 at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers responded to a robbery that occurred at Woodlawn Convenience located at 99 Woodlawn Road. A man entered the store and immediately sprayed the employee with a sensory irritant, took a quantity of lottery tickets, and fled on foot. HRP K9 Unit responded, however, they were unable to locate the suspect. The suspect was described as a white man approximately 6’ tall wearing a light brown jacket, grey hoodie and red hoodie with grey pants and a black balaclava.
On January 11 at approximately 10:05 p.m. officers responded to a robbery at the Esso gas station located at 160 Main Street. A man entered the store, went behind the counter and following a brief physical altercation took a quantity of cigarettes and fled on foot. HRP K9 Unit responded, however, they were unable to locate the suspect. Through the course of the investigation, police identified the suspect. On January 13, police arrested Jordan Peter Cusack, 35. He was scheduled to appear in court to face charges of robbery and failing to comply with a probation order (x2).
Police are asking anyone with information about the incidents or video from the areas to call 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 using the P3 Tips App.
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