Police investigate robbery in Halifax GO#20-37719

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On March 23 at 6:20 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a robbery that had just occurred at the Mobile Gas Station located at 1075 Barrington Street, Halifax. Staff reported a masked man armed with a needle entered the store demanding money. The suspect was not given any money and fled on foot in an unknown direction. No one was injured. 

Multiple patrol officers and a Police Service Dog searched the area but could not locate the suspect. The suspect is described to police as a middle-aged white man, who is 5’4” tall and a medium build. He was a wearing light brown jacket, faded blue jeans, black balaclava, gloves and black glasses.

Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Criminal Investigation Division are asking anyone with information about this incident 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.