Police investigate robbery

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth early this morning.

At approximately 4:30 a.m. police responded to a robbery at the Circle K and Irving gas station located at 219 Pleasant Street. A man armed with a knife came into the store and demanded money and cigarettes. The man took a quantity of both and then fled the area on foot.

The suspect is described as white, approximately 5’8” tall, 200 lbs., 35-45 years of age and was clean shaven. At the time the man was wearing a black hooded jacket, dark grey track pants, black sneakers and white gloves.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the suspect or video from the area to contact police. 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 via the P3 Tips App. 

Police investigate break and enter

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in a break and enter that occurred in Halifax yesterday.

At approximately 2 a.m. police responded to a report of a break and enter that had occurred at Ash Jewelry located at 6257 Quinpool Road. A man smashed a window in the store, entered the business and took a quantity of jewelry. He then fled the area on foot.

The man is described as white with a tall, thin build. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black hat, black mask, black hooded sweatshirt with a design on it, black t-shirt, black pants and grey and white high-top sneakers. He was also wearing a grey and red glove on his right hand.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the suspect or video from the area to contact police. 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 via the P3 Tips App. 

Police investigate sexual assault

Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred over the weekend in Dartmouth.

On October 2 at approximately 8:30 p.m. a man approached a woman who was not known to him and touched her in a sexual manner. The incident occurred at Albro Lake Beach.

The man is described as white, approximately 5’ 6” tall, medium build with short dark hair and a full beard. He was wearing a blue jean jacket and blue jeans.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police at 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.

Police investigate sexual assault

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a sexual assault that occurred over the weekend in Halifax.

On October 3 between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. a man exited a residence in the 1200 to 1300 block of Robie Street and approached a woman, who was not known to him, who was walking on the sidewalk. He pulled her to an area on the side of the residence and sexually assaulted her.

The suspect is described as white, 25 to 30 years old with crew cut brown hair and a full brown or black beard. He was wearing a red flannel jacket.

Investigators would like to speak with a man who potentially witnessed the incident and yelled at the suspect.

We are not releasing any further details out of respect and concern for the victim’s privacy and

well-being.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

RCMP investigating report of indecent act

October 4, 2021, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is investigating a report of an indecent act that occurred yesterday on Conrad Beach in Lawrencetown.

At approximately 11:40 a.m. on October 3, RCMP responded to a report of a person exposing themselves on Conrad Beach near Lawrencetown Rd. The person is described as a white man, 20s to 30s, wearing an orange shirt, jeans and a ball cap.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

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Police investigate a robbery in Halifax overnight.

At 10:45 P.M on Friday October 1, 2021, police responded to the Esso Gas Bar located at 7151 Chebucto Road in Halifax for a reported Robbery.

Shortly after the call was placed, police arrived and located the night clerk who advised that a man had entered the store, indicated he had a weapon and demanded cigarettes. No weapons were seen. An undisclosed amount of cigarettes were stolen as well as a sum of cash. The cash was located nearby during the investigation.

The suspect was described as a white man, 5’9”, thin build, short hair, wearing black sweat pants and black hoodie with “Real Tree” logo written on the chest in white, red sneakers with white soles.

Police patrol members and a K-9 dog were deployed but the suspect was not located.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect 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 using the P3 Tips App.

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Police respond to suspicious circumstances  

Halifax Regional Police responded to a suspicious circumstance call in Halifax earlier this week.

On September 29 at approximately 10:15 p.m. a man approached a 15-year-old youth who was walking on St. Pauls Street in Halifax. The man attempted to get the youth to go with him, and when the youth refused, he attempted to grab the youth. The youth ran away and reported the incident to a trusted adult.

The suspect is described as in his thirties, approximately 5’5” tall, 140 lbs. with short curly black hair, a full beard and a mustache. He was wearing a red shirt and black pants at the time of the incident.

Police are looking to speak with the man or anyone who may have information in relation to his identity or this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

RCMP seeking information in Gaspereau armed robbery

October 1, 2021, Gaspereau, Nova Scotia…Kings District RCMP is investigating after an armed robbery at a gas station on Gaspereau River Rd. in Gaspereau yesterday.

At approximately 9:00 p.m. on September 30, police were dispatched to a complaint of an armed robbery at a gas station on Gaspereau River Rd. Police learned that a woman had entered the gas station and asked for cigarettes. When the employee returned with the cigarettes, the woman threatened the employee with a weapon and demanded money. The woman then fled the store with the stolen cigarettes and money.

The woman is described as being 5-foot-2 and was wearing a black mask, a black sweater with pink-striped arms, and grey pants with a dark stripe.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Kings District RCMP at 902-679-5555. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

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Police investigate robbery

Investigators with the Halifax Regional Police Patrol Division along with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax this morning.

Just after 1:00 a.m., a male suspect entered the Irving Circle K store located at 2499 Robie St,in Halifax. The suspect was seen acting suspiciously by staff and moments later went behind the counter and demanded the clerk fill a bag full of cigarettes. The suspect had a needle in his hand and threatened to harm the clerk if he did not comply. An undisclosed amount of packages of cigarettes were taken. There were no injuries to staff.

Patrol officers conducted an extensive search and preliminary investigation, but the suspect has not been located at this time.

The suspect is described as a white male, 25-35 years of age, approximately 5’6” in height, 150 lbs, facial hair, wearing a dark coloured sweater, and red shirt.

Investigators are asking anyone who has any information on this incident or the suspect to contact police by calling 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.

Police investigate robbery

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax earlier this week.

Police responded to a robbery that had occurred at approximately 10 p.m. on September 27 near the 5200 block of Albemarle Street. Two men, one armed with a knife, approached another man and demanded money. The men forced the victim to go to a nearby bank machine and withdraw an amount of cash. The suspects fled the area on foot. The victim was not physically injured.

The first suspect is described as white in his twenties, approximately 5’6” tall, 150 lbs., with long brown hair. At the time of the incident he was wearing a red and blue “camo” t-shirt, gray jogging pants, black and white shoes and a black baseball hat. The second suspect is described as a man in his twenties, approximately 5’10” tall, with a thin build.  At the time of the incident he was wearing a black and green sweatshirt, black and green sweatpants, black running shoes, and a gold baseball hat.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information in relation to this incident or video from the area is asked to call police at 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 by using the P3 Tips app.