Man charged after robbery at downtown Halifax liquor store

A file photo of a Halifax Regional Police vehicle / Steve Gow

By Mark Hodgins

Posted Jan 15, 2025 01:14:32 PM.

Last Updated Jan 15, 2025 02:48:15 PM.

Halifax Regional Police says a man with a weapon was arrested shortly after robbing a local liquor store this week.

According to police, staff at the NSLC on Spring Garden Road reported a man went into the store on Monday afternoon at about 1:30 p.m. The man allegedly took several bottles of alcohol and left without attempting to pay.

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“When confronted by Park Lane Mall Security, the man threatened them with a knife and fled the scene on foot,” police said in a media release.

HRP says the man was arrested just five minutes after the robbery was reported, as he boarded a Halifax Transit bus.

Paul Ningeogat, 23, appeared in court on Tuesday facing charges including robbery and possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace.

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