Police have laid robbery charges following an incident Thursday night in Halifax.
Shortly before 11:30 p.m., a 20-year-old woman was walking in the area of 6169 Quinpool Road, when she was approached by a man who said he had a knife and demanded both money and her cell phone.
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Police say no knife was seen during the robbery.
The suspect, a 22-year-old man, obtained an undisclosed amount of money and fled the area. He was located a short distance away and taken into custody.
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The man is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court on Friday.