Police search for suspect involved in overnight robbery

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Halifax Regional Police are looking for a suspect involved in the robbery of a convenience story on Duffus Street overnight.

Police were called around 1:30 a.m. after a report of a robbery at Needs Convenience at 5881 Duffus Street.

They say a man armed with a knife demanded then fled with an undisclosed amount of money and cigarettes.

No one was harmed in the incident.

Officers searched the area, but have not located the suspect.

Police are looking for a white man, around 30-years-old with a medium build and about 5’7″ tall.

He was wearing a black hat, mask and black and red jacket.

Investigators with Patrol are asking anyone with information about this incident 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.