Spring Garden Road bank robbed Tuesday afternoon

A Halifax Regional Police vehicle. CityNews file photo

By Dan Ahlstrand

Posted Jul 11, 2023 02:44:15 PM.

Last Updated Jul 11, 2023 05:29:28 PM.

Halifax Regional Police are searching for a suspect after a Tuesday afternoon bank robbery on Spring Garden Road.

Police responded to a robbery call at the TD Bank branch at 5495 Spring Garden Road around 1:15 p.m.

Investigators say a man walked into the branch, approached the teller and demanded money. The teller complied, and the man left the branch on foot with what police call a quantity of cash.

The man is described as white and in his 60s. He is 5’9” to 6’ tall, medium build, grey hair, wearing a medical face mask, green baseball hat, green hoodie, black pants and white sneakers.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked contact Regional Police. 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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