14-61221 - Robbery East division

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 On May 3, at 11:50 p.m., -  HRP members responded to a robbery (not in progress) that had occurred in a wooded area near Dartmouth High School at 3:45 p.m. The 19 year old male victim was approached by two men who requested a cigarette, the victim did not have any and was struck by one of the suspects in the face and took his cell phone. The victim demanded his cell phone back, the suspects stated they would return the phone for some cash. The victim, accompanied by one of the suspects, went to a nearby banking machine and withdrew a sum of money which he gave to the suspects. The suspects then returned his phone and fled the area. The victim received a minor injury that did not require treatment. This matter remains under investigation at this time.

Suspect Descriptions: 

1. Black man, 20-24 years old ,210lbs,  wearing a grey baseball hat, long purple hoodie, baggy black pants, white basketball shoes.

2. Black man, light complexion, 5'10-5'11, 190lbs, short hair, wearing a grey hoodie, grey sweat pants, wearing socks with bright coloured flip flops

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact 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 (http://www.crimestoppers.ns.ca) or texting a tip - Tip 202 + your message to 274637.