**** RCMP Media Release
Halifax District RCMP charge two men and arrest a woman in relation to a robbery
Halifax District RCMP has charged two men and arrested a woman following a robbery that occurred at a business in Beaver Bank.
On April 9, at approximately 11:10 a.m., Halifax District RCMP received a complaint of an armed robbery that occurred at a convenience store on Beaverbank Rd. RCMP officers learned that two men, who were believed to be in possession of a knife, attended the store and left with cash, liquor, lottery tickets, and cigarettes. The two men, who initially fled on foot, were then seen leaving the area in a grey SUV.
While on their way to the scene, RCMP officers observed the vehicle and completed a traffic stop on Beaver Bank Rd. The two men were arrested after a short foot chase. No knife was found by RCMP officers.
Myles John Benn, 24, of Middle Sackville and Victor Seren McNamara, 26, of Kinsac are jointly charged with Robbery and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.
In addition, Benn is also charged with:
- Resists a Peace Officer;
- Uttering Threats (Two counts);
- Disguise with Intent.
McNamara is also charged with:
- Assaulting a Peace Officer (Two counts);
- Failure to Comply with a Probation Order (Two Counts);
- Resists a Peace Officer;
- Disguise with Intent;
- Disobeying Order of Court.
Both men were held in custody and will appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court today.
The driver of the SUV, a 67-year-old Kinsac woman was also arrested and later released on conditions. She will appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on June 7, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. to face charges of Robbery and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.
