Police look for two suspects in Commons mugging
Posted Nov 9, 2015 05:55:56 AM.
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HALIFAX – Police are looking for two suspects after a man was assaulted and robbed while walking through the Halifax Commons Sunday night.
The man was approached by two men around 7:40 p.m. Sunday, who demanded his cell phone and other belongings.
When the man complied and took off his backpack, the two men struck him several times with a pipe and a stick before fleeing on foot.
The man suffered minor injuries and wasn’t taken to hospital.
The first suspect was carrying what appeared to be a pipe, and is described as 5 ft. 8 in. tall, wearing baggy clothing, a black hoodie with no logo on it, and black material on his face.
The second suspect is described as 6 ft. 3 in. tall with a thin build. He was wearing a beige jacket with a collar and a black hoodie underneath. He also appeared to be carrying a walking stick.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
