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On May 8th 2017 at 9:30pm police responded to the area of 61 Nelson’s Landing in Bedford for a report of a robbery in progress. A 41 year old female was walking in front of that location when two male suspects approached her from behind and one of the males attempted to steal her purse. A short struggle ensued where the victim managed to keep her purse, however both suspects fled the area taking the victims grocery bag with them. Officers were unable to locate the suspects, however the property belonging to the victim was recovered. The suspects are described as wearing dark clothing. Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed this incident or have any information that may assist investigators to contact Halifax Regional Police at (902) 490-5016.