Advertisement

Dartmouth youth charged in connection with Halifax robbery

Police are asking motorists to avoid this area and seek alternate routes. Global News/ File

A 15-year-old male from Dartmouth is facing charges in connection with a robbery in Halifax on Tuesday afternoon.

Police say a male youth was observed concealing an item he selected in the Atlantic Superstore at 1075 Barrington St. When he went to leave the store without paying, police say an employee approached him and he produced a knife then left the store. The employee was unharmed.

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.

Get daily National news

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Less than 10 minutes later officers found and arrested the suspect without incident in the area of Fenwick and Queen streets.

The suspect has been charged with robbery and released. He is set to appear in Halifax Provincial Court on June 15.

Sponsored content

AdChoices