Halifax Regional Police are investigating a fire, which has been deemed suspicious, at a medical marijuana dispensary.
Officers received a report of the fire at Chronic Releaf Medical Dispensary at 3700 Joseph Howe Drive just before 12:30 a.m. Thursday.
The caller reported seeing a person set fire to the business and then running away.
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According to the witness, the suspect was a tall man, wearing all black, and had his face covered. He was also carrying a bookbag.
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Police, firefighters and EHS all responded to the fire, which was extinguished. Although police and a service dog searched the area for the suspect, they were unable to find him.
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Since the fire has been deemed suspicious, police remained on scene throughout the night and will process the scene at daylight once they obtain a warrant.
Police say the investigation is in its early stages.
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