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Man arrested in connection with robbery at Atlantic News in Halifax

Image of Atlantic News at 5560 Morris Street. Reynold Gregor/Global News

Halifax Regional Police said they arrested a man in relation to robbery that occurred at a store in Halifax on Thursday.

Police said they responded to a report of a robbery at Atlantic News at 5560 Morris Street at approximately 12:47 p.m.

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“Staff reported that a man armed with a knife entered the store and demanded money,” the police said in a statement. “The suspect left with an amount of money and fled the area.”

According to authorities, a 27-year-old Halifax man was arrested at approximately 2 p.m. in relation to the robbery.

A sign has been left on the storefront (Reynold Gregor/Global News). Reynold Gregor/Global News

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