**** HRP Media Release
Police charge youth for two robberies
Police have charged a youth in relation to two robberies that occurred in Halifax on the weekend.
On January 14 at approximately 2:35 a.m. police responded to a report of a robbery that had just occurred in the area of Argyle and Duke streets. A youth approached two women, presented a knife and a sensory irritant and demanded money. The youth fled the area on foot empty-handed. The two women were not physically injured. Officers arrested a youth matching the description of the suspect in the area a short time later.
After the youth was in police custody, officers received a second report of a robbery that had occurred earlier in the same area. A youth approached a man, presented a knife and a sensory irritant, demanded money and threatened the man. The youth fled the area on foot empty-handed
A 15-year-old youth is scheduled to appear in Halifax youth court today to face the following charges:
- Robbery (x3)
- Caring a concealed weapon (x2)
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (x2)
- Uttering threats
- Disguise with intent
- Breach of recognizance
