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Police Investigate Break & Enter and Arrest Suspect
At 12:12 a.m., Halifax Regional Police and a Police Service Dog responded to a report of a Break & Enter in progress at Famous Curry Garden, 5687 Charles Street, Halifax. Callers reported two suspects in black attempting to break into the restaurant.
Officers arrived within minutes and confirmed the business was secure. Officers located and arrested a 63-year-old male inside a secure parking lot without incident. Patrol officers and a Police Service Dog searched the area but were unable to locate the second suspect. The suspect is described as:
Suspect – female, unknown ethnicity, wearing a black winter jacket and hat.
A 63-year-old male from Halifax is held for court and is facing the following charges: Attempted Break & Enter, Possession of Break Instruments.
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Police Investigate Robbery & Arrest Suspect
At 7:25 p.m., on the 10th of October, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of two robberies at Wendy’s and Tim Horton’s, 106 Ilsley Avenue, Dartmouth. Multiple 911 callers reported a male with a knife and wearing a mask entered and demanded money from both businesses. The suspect left with an undisclosed amount of money and fled on foot. No one involved was injured.
Multiple patrol units and two Police Service Dogs responded. Officers located a male near Wright Avenue matching the suspect description of the suspect and arrested the male without incident. Moments later a Police Service tracked to the arrest location.
The suspect, a 24-year-old male from Halifax is held for court and will be facing charges of Robbery x2, Weapon possession for dangerous purpose and Disguise with Intent.
Investigators with Patrol are asking anyone with information about this incident 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.
