Suspect sought after violent Dartmouth robbery
Posted Oct 20, 2014 06:51:45 AM.
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According to reports, a 56-year-old man fell victim to a violent robbery late last night on Baker Dr. in Dartmouth.
Halifax Regional Police Staff Sgt. Lindsay Hernden said the man had just taken cash out of an ATM when he was approached by a man who took his watch and an undisclosed amount of money.
“He was approaching his car and the suspect demanded cash and the victim’s bank card,” he said. “He then struck the victim several times in the face and also threatened him with a handgun.”
Hernden said the victim was treated for minor injuries at the hospital but has since been released.
Halifax Police are still searching for the suspect in connection with the robbery. He is described as a black man, 30-40 years old, between five-foot-four and five-foot-six with a heavy build, short dark hair and stubble on his face. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing white sneakers, blue jeans, a blue shirt, a gray zip-up jacket and white gloves.
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 www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or texting a tip — Tip 202 + your message to 274637.
Hernden said the matter is still under investigation.
