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Police investigate robberies
Halifax Regional Police is investigating two robberies that occurred last night.
At approximately 9 p.m. officers responded to a robbery at the Circle K gas station located at 2499 Robie Street in Halifax. The man entered the store and demanded money and cigarettes while brandishing a knife. The suspect left the store empty-handed and fled on foot toward Charles Street. The employee was not physically injured.
The suspect is described as a white man in his 20s, approximately 5’8” tall with a thin build. At the time of the incident the suspect was wearing black clothing and a ski mask.
At approximately 9:35 p.m. officers responded to a robbery at Highfield Video & Variety located at 94 Highfield Park Drive in Dartmouth. The man entered the store and demanded money while brandishing a knife. The suspect left the store with an amount of cash and fled the area on foot toward Joseph Young Street. The employee was not physically injured.
The suspect in this incident is believed to be the same suspect involved in the earlier robbery. The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 5’8” tall with a thin build. At the time of the incident the man was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, black gloves, a ski mask and carrying a red reusable bag.
Anyone with information or video from the area is asked to call police at 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 by using the P3 Tips app.
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Kings District RCMP arrest man, seize drugs as part of ongoing drug trafficking investigation
Kings District RCMP has seized cannabis, psilocybin, and tobacco items at a cannabis storefront and arrested a man as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.
On December 18, officers attended a cannabis storefront on Sweetgrass Rd. and safely arrested a 34-year-old man of Glooscap First Nation before executing a search warrant as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.
During the search, investigators seized thousands of grams of unregulated cannabis in various forms, psilocybin in various forms, including edibles and pills, thousands of illegal cigarettes, a quantity of cash, cellular devices and other drug paraphernalia.
The man was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Kentville Provincial Court on February 25 to face charges related to possessing and selling cannabis under the Cannabis Act as well as the possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
The Nova Scotia RCMP reminds residents that the only legal and guaranteed safe way to purchase cannabis in the province is at licensed locations. Nova Scotians are encouraged to contact their nearest RCMP detachment or local police to report crime, including the illegal sale of drugs, in their communities. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or using the P3 Tips app.
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Kings District RCMP charge woman involved in robbery
Kings District RCMP has charged a woman involved in a robbery in Kingston.
Last night, at approximately 11:30 p.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of a robbery at a convenience store on Main St. Investigators learned that a woman entered the business, brandished an edged weapon and demanded money and cigarettes before fleeing on foot.
A 40-year-old woman involved in the incident was later located and safely arrested by officers in the Wilmot area.
Erica Lynn Patterson has been charged with:
- Robbery
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Failure to Comply with a Release Order
Patterson was held in custody and will appear in Kentville Provincial Court today.
