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Police investigate robberies
Halifax Regional Police is investigating two robberies that occurred in Halifax last night.
At approximately 9:50 p.m. officers responded to a robbery that occurred at the KFC located at 18 Titus Street in Halifax. A man entered the restaurant brandishing a knife and demanded the employee open the till. The suspect fled the area on foot empty-handed toward the Bluenose Mini Mart. The employee was not physically injured.
At approximately 10 p.m. officers responded to a second robbery at Nayya Pizza, located at 3506 Dutch Village Road in Halifax. The suspect approached staff and attempted to take money from the till. The employee was not physically injured.
In both incidents, the suspect is described as a white man, 30 to 40-years-old and approximately 5’7” tall weighing approximately 170 lbs. At the time of the incidents, the suspect was wearing a brown jacket, blue jeans, a black beanie and sunglasses.
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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Halifax Regional Police officer’s taser missing
A Halifax Regional Police issued taser is missing in the Dartmouth area.
On Monday night, while on a foot pursuit on Yorkshire Avenue in Dartmouth, an officer’s taser became loose and fell from its holster.
Officers searched the area minutes later and were unable to locate the taser.
Police believe someone has taken possession of the taser and are asking for the public’s assistance in locating it. It is prohibited by law for members of the general public to possess police-issued equipment.
A photo of a similar taser is attached.
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.
