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Update: The lost jewelry that police had requested assistance in locating yesterday has been returned to the owner. We thank the public for their concern.
Police seek public’s assistance finding lost property
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating property that was lost in Halifax yesterday.
At approximately 5:20 p.m. a man was walking in the area of the food court at Scotia Square Mall and dropped a small red bag containing a number of pieces of jewelry. Shortly thereafter, another man came along and picked up the bag. He spoke to a number of people in the area and then left the mall with the bag.
The man is described as tanned, average height and build. He was wearing a grey baseball hat, a grey sweater, a red shirt and khaki cargo pants, and was carrying a green reusable shopping bag.
We are asking the man or 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.