**** New Glasgow Regional Police Release
New Glasgow Regional Police investigating robbery.
New Glasgow Regional Police is investigating a robbery that took place at a convenience store in New Glasgow.
On December 31, at approximately 9:24 p.m., New Glasgow Regional Police officers responded to a robbery at the Needs/Shell Gas Store on East River Road, New Glasgow.
During the preliminary investigation, a man had entered the store, waited in line and approached the counter, demanding cash and cigarettes. After a threat was made, the man immediately fled the store.
The man, who is described as a male wearing a black winter skull cap with red writing on the front, black and grey long winter coat, black and grey checkered shirt, black t-shirt, blue jeans, black boots and a blue surgical mask.
No one was injured during the incident.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone who can identify the man or who has information on this robbery is asked to contact New Glasgow Regional Police at 902-752-1941. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.
