Man steals from Walmart, assaults employee

By Tyler Dunne

Halifax Regional Police say there are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax earlier this week. 

On Sept. 27, around 9:15 p.m., HRP responded to a robbery at the Walmart at 220 Chain Lake Drive. 

A man stole merchandise and assaulted an employee who approached him. The suspect fled the area on foot with a woman who had been with him during the incident. 

The suspect is described as white, in his 30s, approximately 6’1” tall, 180 lbs, and has brown hair.

At the time, he was wearing a grey and black sweatshirt with Calvin Klein written on the front, black sweatpants with Calvin Klein written on the left leg, a burgundy baseball cap, a blue face mask, and tan boots.

The employee did not require treatment for their injuries. 

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information about the incident or video from the area to call 902-490-5020. 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 using the P3 Tips App.

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