One suspect is in custody following a break and enter in Dartmouth

One suspect is in custody following a break and enter in Dartmouth
**** HRP Media Release

Police investigate business break and enter.

One suspect is in custody following a break and enter in Dartmouth.​ ​

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At 8:09 p.m., police responded to the NSLC Store located at 210 Wyse Road for a break and enter in progress. The Security Guard at Sobeys which is next door to the NSLC Store heard a loud smash at the NSLC Store and when he went to investigate he noticed two panes of glass at the front of the NSLC Store had been smashed out with a rock which was lying in an isle inside the store.

Upon further investigation he noticed a male inside the store loading up two black bags with NSLC product. The Security Guard immediately notified police.

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When police arrived at the NSLC store the suspect had just exited the store and began to flee from police. There was a short foot pursuit and the police arrested the suspect and recovered the stolen product.

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A 56-year male, from Upper Whitehead, Nova Scotia, is currently in custody and the investigation is ongoing. Charges are pending.