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12-year-old faces firearm charges after Dartmouth store robbery

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Police charged a boy following the robbery of the Highfield Variety Store in Dartmouth.

Halifax Regional Police say a robbery was reported just after 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at 94 Highfield Park Dr.

“Witness stated the suspect entered the store produced a firearm and attempted to get away with cash and cigarettes,” read a release.

According to police, officers took the suspect into custody inside the store and the firearm was secured. Police say there were no injuries.

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A 12-year-old boy from Dartmouth was arrested and charged with robbery with a firearm and other firearm-related offences.

He is scheduled to appear in youth court Jan. 28.

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