Two men are facing charges after an employee of a business in Bayers Lake was threatened with a knife Friday night.
Halifax Regional Police say they responded to the retail business at around 9:15 p.m. after a loss prevention employee approached two men suspected of stealing.
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Police say one of the men threatened the employee with a knife, then fled from the business in a vehicle.
Officers were able to locate the suspects less than three hours later at a Halifax residence.
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A 48-year-old Halifax man is facing charges of robbery, uttering threats and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.
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A 25-year-old man from Dartmouth is facing charges of theft and possession under $5,000. He was later released.
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