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Police looking for suspect in 12 reported thefts from Halifax stores

Halifax police have released a photo of a suspect in a robbery investigation. Halifax Regional Police

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man believed to be responsible for 12 reported thefts from stores in Halifax over the last month.

According to police, the man enters a store, selects items and leaves without paying for the merchandise. Some of the items that have reportedly been taken include alcohol, cigarettes, lotto tickets and small appliances.

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The reported thefts have occurred at the following Halifax locations:

  • Oct. 9: Atlantic Superstore, 3601 Joseph Howe Dr.
  • Oct. 12: NSLC, 1094 Queen St.
  • Oct. 15: Atlantic Superstore, 3601 Joseph Howe Dr.
  • Oct. 18: NSLC, 5540 Clyde St.
  • Oct. 20: Shell, 2616 Robie St.
  • Oct. 21: Shoppers Drug Mart, 6025 Almon St.
  • Oct. 26: Needs, 6130 Chebucto Rd.
  • Oct. 27: Petro Canada, 7015 Bayers Rd.
  • Oct. 28: Needs, 5881 Duffus St.
  • Oct. 28: Needs, 6130 Chebucto Rd.
  • Oct. 28: Ultramar, 2816 Gottingen St.
  • Nov. 4: Irving, 5450 Inglis St.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 40s or 50s who stands approximately six feet tall, weighs 170 pounds and has grey hair and a beard.

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Police are asking anyone who has information about his identity to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers.

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