Police investigate robbery

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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.