**** HRP Media Release
Police investigate robbery
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax last night.
At approximately 11:45 p.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a call for a robbery in progress at the Irving Service Station located at 5450 Inglis St. in Halifax.
A man came into the store and produced a knife and demanded money and cigarettes. After collecting cigarettes and money, the man fled the store on foot. No staff or members of the public were injured during this incident.
The suspect is described as a white man, 25-30 years old, 5’9″ tall, with a slim build. At the time of the incident the suspect was wearing a green cloth mask, a grey bucket hat, a green ‘VANS’ T-shirt, black pants and bright red sneakers.
The investigation is in its early stages. Police are asking anyone with information about the incident or video from the area to call 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 using the P3 Tips App.
