Man in photo no longer suspect in Halifax bomb hoax, police say

A shoulder patch on the uniform of a Halifax Regional Police officer is seen in Halifax, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

By Mark Hodgins

Posted Mar 27, 2025 03:57:07 PM.

Last Updated Mar 27, 2025 04:22:55 PM.

Police in Halifax now say the man featured in a photo released to the public on Wednesday is no longer a suspect in the case of a fake bomb found outside city hall.

On Wednesday morning, police responded to a suspicious package at Grande Parade. The package turned out to be a fake improvised explosive device that posed no danger to the public, police said at the time.

Later in the day, police released a photo of a man who was a suspect in the case, but on Thursday afternoon, police said they were mistaken.

“With the assistance of the public, police located and interviewed the individual this morning,” read a release from Halifax Regional Police. “While the man had encountered the package, police no longer believe he is a suspect.”

The investigation into the case is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to reach out to police.

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