Police investigating robbery at Sobeys, staff reportedly assaulted
Posted Sep 9, 2026 07:58:06 AM.
The Halifax Regional Police responded to reports of a robbery at the Sobeys on 6990 Mumford Rd., on Sept. 4.
Officials say the robbery happened around 6:40 p.m., after a man entered the store and approached an employee in a checkout lane.
Police say the man assaulted the staff member, then stole an unknown amount of money. Adding that they received reports of the man threatening security with a hammer, before riding away on a bicycle with the money.
No physical injuries were reported as a result of this incident.
Officers at the scene attempted to but were unable to locate the suspect. Police describe him as a 5’8 white man with a slimmer build. They say he was seen wearing a medical mask, sunglasses, grey/black gloves, a grey hoodie, and grey pants.
Police say the investigation is still on going.
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