Dartmouth Crossing Canadian Tire broken into on Christmas Eve, Day
Posted Dec 27, 2021 06:27:00 PM.
Halifax Regional Police is investigating two incidents of a suspect breaking into the Dartmouth Crossing Canadian Tire over the Christmas weekend.
According to video footage, the first incident occurred on Dec. 24 just after 8:30 p.m. where a man is seen smashing the door to the store.
“It appears the suspect may have been frightened by an audible alarm and quickly left the store,” HRP says in a news release.
Police describe the man as heavier set. In the video footage, he was wearing grey sweatpants, a black hoodie and a black ski mask.
The second incident occurred on Dec. 25 just after 8:30 p.m. Video footage shows it's the same man but he was wearing blue jeans, a black jacket and the same black ski mask.
In the second break and enter, the man took a number of firearms and ammunition.
Police responded to the store at 8:55 a.m. on Dec. 27 after receiving a report from the retailer.
Investigators ask anyone who has any information on this incident or the suspect to contact the police by calling 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 using the P3 Tips App.
