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Halifax police charge 58-year-old in connection with Dartmouth robbery

Halifax Regional Police have charged a 58-year-old woman in connection with a robbery. Alexander Quon/Global News

A Lakeside, N.S. woman facing multiple charges after someone tried to rob a man in Dartmouth on Sunday.

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According to Halifax Regional Police,  at 5:16 a.m. officers responded to a robbery in the 500 block of Portland Street.

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A woman had reportedly approached a man from behind and pointed a large knife at him, demanding that the victim withdraw money and give it to her.

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However, the man was able to get away without giving her any money and contacted 911.

Police say the victim was not injured.

Officers located a woman in the area matching the suspect’s description and arrested her.

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Juanita MacNeil, 58, is facing one count of robbery and one count of possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose.

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MacNeil is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court later today.

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