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Police looking for suspect in Dartmouth home invasion

Halifax Regional Police are investigating a home invasion that occurred in Dartmouth over the weekend. File/Global News

Halifax Regional Police are investigating a home invasion in Dartmouth that was reported Saturday.

Police say that about 8 p.m., a man knocked on the door of a home on Trinity Avenue. When the resident opened the door, police say he was struck in the head with what appeared to be a replica gun.

Police say the suspect forced his way into the home and continued to assault the resident while demanding money.

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The resident gave some money to the suspect, who fled the area on foot, police say.

The 47-year-old victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers searched the area but could not find the suspect.

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The suspect is described as a young man, white, about six feet to six feet two inches tall, and weighing about 190 to 210 pounds.

He had short stubble on his face and was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants and sunglasses.

Anyone with information is asked to call 902-490-5020 or Crime Stoppers.

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