Police are asking for the public’s help to solve two robberies that occurred in Halifax in less than 12 hours.
The first robbery took place Monday around 6:30 pm Officers say a man entered the Griffins Smoker Store on Windsor Street with what appeared to be a firearm and demanded cigarettes.
The suspect fled on foot with several cigarette boxes in a reusable shopping bag. Police say the cashier was not physically injured.
The suspect in that robbery is described as a white male, approximately five feet 10 inches tall, with a medium build and dark-colored eyes. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing light blue jeans, a red hoodie with a white logo on the sleeve, black gloves and a mask.
Later, officers were called to the Irving gas station on Inglis Street around 4:45 a.m. Tuesday. Police say a man, armed with a knife, demanded money, cigarettes and lottery tickets. He fled the area on foot with a reusable shopping bag.
No injuries were reported.
The suspect in that robbery is described as a white male, approximately 30 to 40 years old, five feet eight inches tall, weighing 170 pounds. with scruffy facial hair. At the time of the incident, he was wearing black sweatpants with one leg tucked into a white sock, a green hoodie, and black shoes.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about these incidents, the identity of the suspects, or video of the areas to contact the police or Crime Stoppers.
Reference-atlantic.ctvnews.ca