MEDIA RELEASE

January 17, 2012 (4:30 p.m.)

Police Investigating Robbery

Halifax Regional Police is currently on scene of a robbery that occurred in Clayton Park.

At 3:59 p.m., police responded to a robbery at the Scotiabank located at 255 Lacewood Drive. A man entered the bank and handed a note demanding money to staff. The man fled the area with an undisclosed amount of money. He is described as white, approximately 30-years-old, 6’ tall, 250 lbs. and has a bruise around his right eye. At the time of the incident he was wearing black clothing, a black toque and was carrying a black backpack.

The investigation is in its early stages. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 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.

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