Two men were arrested after an early-morning robbery on Gottingen Street in Halifax.
Halifax Regional Police say they responded to the robbery in the 2040-block of Gottingen Street at around 3 a.m. Wednesday.
Police say two males (23 & 32) assaulted & knocked unconscious a 25-year-old male then fled on foot w/ personal property from the victim. But returned to scene and were arrested a few minutes later. @globalhalifax pic.twitter.com/RzUCgUZWMH
— Dave Squires (@DaveWSquires) January 16, 2019
According to police, two men assaulted a 25-year-old man and knocked him unconscious. The suspects then ran away with some of the victim’s belongings, police say.
The victim suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Officers arrested the two suspects about half an hour later, when they returned to the scene of the robbery.
WATCH: Halifax police warn businesses in Burnside to be ‘extra vigilant’ following crime spree
Police say the two suspects, who are 23 and 32 years old, were known to the victim.
They are facing robbery charges, and the 32-year-old is also facing a breach of probation charge.
Comments