**** HRP Media Release
Police investigate robbery with firearm
Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred Thursday December 16th 2021 between 1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m.
Just after 1:00 a.m. December 16th 2021, officers responded to a report of a robbery in the area of Russell St and Isleville St., Halifax, NS. A man produced a firearm and attempted to rob the cab driver he had gotten a drive with.
The suspect was located a short time later in the 5600 block of Russell St., Halifax and was arrested without incident. The matter is still under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Division- General Investigation Section.
Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked 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 or using the P3 Tips App.
