Armed robbery at Halifax drug store

Police are investigating an armed robbery at a drug store on the Bedford Highway near Hammonds Plains Road.

The pharmacist told police just after 7:30p.m. a man pointed a handgun at her and demanded prescription drugs.

He fled from the Shoppers Drug Mart on foot with the narcotics leaving the pharmacist uninjured.

Police are looking for a white man, 5′ 8″, he was wearing a grey hoodie, black pants and had his face covered with a scarf.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 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 or texting a tip – Tip 202 + your message to 274637.

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