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Police investigate reported break-in, robbery at Halifax pharmacy

Halifax Regional Police are investigating a reported robbery at a pharmacy on Larry Uteck Boulevard. File / Global News

Halifax Regional Police are investigating a break-in and robbery that occurred at a Halifax pharmacy on Tuesday.

Police say that early in the morning, officers were called to the Guardian Pharmacy located at 535 Larry Uteck Blvd.

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According to police, multiple suspects had allegedly forced their way into the pharmacy and caused damage to the interior of the building as they attempted to disable the security system and access an ATM.

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They were able to flee with an undisclosed amount of cash, according to police.

Police say a black Dodge pickup truck was seen in the area of the pharmacy at the time of the incident.

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Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020 or to call Crime Stoppers.

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The investigation is ongoing.

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