Police investigate robbery
On May 16 at approximately 3:50 p.m., police responded to a robbery at Home Depot, located at 368 Lacewood Drive in Halifax. It was reported that a man assaulted a security guard as he left the store with merchandise he hadn’t paid for. The suspect fled in a vehicle. Officers were unable to locate the suspect or the vehicle.
The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 40-years-old, medium build and clean shaven. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a white hooded sweater with the hood up, black sunglasses and a black baseball cap. The vehicle was described as a white or silver four door Chrysler brand vehicle.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Police lay weapons charges
On May 16 at approximately 5:50 p.m., police were called to the Dartmouth Spring Carnival at 219 Main Street in Dartmouth. A man was located carrying bear spray. He was taken into custody without incident.
Aiden Dempsy, 18, is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth provincial court today to face charges of:
Possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace
Disguise with intent
Breach of probation order
