Suspect robs Bedford gas station early Saturday morning

By Chris Stoodley

Posted Jan 8, 2022 02:06:02 PM.

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a convenience store robbery that occurred early Saturday morning in Bedford.

Just before 1 a.m. on Jan. 8, officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Needs Convenience at 949 Bedford Hwy.

Police say at some point between midnight and 1 a.m., a person entered the store while holding a knife.

“He demanded and got away with an unknown quantity of cash,” an HRP news release says. “The matter is still under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Division — General Investigation Section.”

Police ask anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect(s) to call 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 or using the P3 Tips App.

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