Police have charged a man for a robbery that occurred in Halifax this afternoon

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**** HRP Media Release

Police have charged a man for a robbery that occurred in Halifax this afternoon

At 2:36 p.m. police responded to a robbery that had just occurred at the Ultramar service station located at 2816 Gottingen St. A man entered the establishment and attempted to gain access behind the counter. Staff intervened and were assaulted by the man.

No weapons were observed and​ the man left empty-handed and fled the area on foot where he was apprehended by police a short distance away.

No staff members or members of the public were injured during the incident.​ The 19 year old man is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court at a later date to face charges of robbery and resist arrest.​

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