Man unharmed after being robbed on Bedford Highway

Posted Sep 10, 2014 07:33:35 AM.

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Halifax Regional Police are searching for a suspect after an armed robbery on the Bedford Highway.

Police say around 7 p.m. last night, a 21-year-old was approached by a man with a knife on his belt near the intersection with Tremont Drive.

The suspect took the victim’s cell phone and fled on foot, police were not able to find him after a search with a K9 unit.

The suspect is described as a white man in his early 20s, around 5’7″ and 145 pounds, with a scruffy blonde goatee and chinstrap and blonde hair. He was wearing a black t-shirt with silver lettering and blue jeans.

Anyone with information about this shooting are asked to contact police at 490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1 800 222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at or texting a tip – Tip 202 + your message to 274637.

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