Police requesting public’s assistance identifying bank robbery suspect

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Police are asking for the public’s assistance identifying a suspect in relation to a bank robbery that occurred yesterday in Halifax.

On August 16 at 4:39 p.m., police responded to a report of a robbery at the CIBC Bank at 6429 Quinpool Road in Halifax. The man indicated he had a weapon, although no weapon was seen. The man fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspect is described as a man with dark skin, approximately 45-years-old, 5’10”, with a skinny build. At the time of the incident, the man was wearing blue jeans, a blue pullover shirt, a long black wig, a gray toque and sunglasses.

The investigation is in the early stages and investigators are asking anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect 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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Photo of suspect in CIBC robbery