Police investigate break and enter
On May 9 at approximately 3:45 a.m., officers responded to a break and enter at the Tilted Tap Bar and Grill located on Wyse Road in Dartmouth. A man was observed smashing a window and entering the establishment. The suspect then fled the scene on foot with a quantity of products. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.
The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 5’10” tall, approximately 160 lbs, and between 20 to 30-years-old. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black hooded jacket, with the hood up, dark blue jeans, a red sweater and white sneakers. He was also wearing a medical type face mask and was carrying a yellow and green grocery bag.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 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 by using the P3 Tips app.
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Police arrest man for robbery and pursuit
On May 10 at approximately 12:15 p.m., officers responded to a robbery that occurred at the Cleves outlet store, located off Chebucto Road in Halifax. A man entered the store, took a quantity of product, threatened to shoot staff when confronted and then fled the scene in a vehicle. No firearm was seen, and staff were not physically injured. Other responding officers observed the vehicle near Windsor Street at which time it accelerated and fled. A brief pursuit occurred before officers terminated for public safety. The suspect and vehicle were unable to be located at that time.
During the robbery investigation, officers learned the suspect and vehicle, which was believed to stolen, were involved in other ongoing investigations, including a theft in Tantallon, that occurred earlier that day.
At approximately 4 p.m., with assistance from the RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment K9 and ERT units, the suspect was located in a wooded area on Prospect Road and arrested. The vehicle was also recovered.
Jessi James Miles, 31, is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court today to face charges of:
- Robbery
- Flight from peace officer
- Resist arrest
- Dangerous operation of a conveyance
- Operation of a conveyance while prohibited
- Possession of stolen property over $5000.00
- Possession of stolen property under $5000.00
- Theft under $5000.00
- Breach of release order (x4)
