Halifax police seek suspect after gas station robbery

Police in Halifax say they are looking for a suspect after a gas station robbery Thursday night.

Police in Halifax say they are looking for a suspect after a robbery at a gas station Thursday night.

Officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Ultramar gas station on Gottingen Street just before 9:30 p.m.

Police say a man entered the store, threatened staff and stole cigarettes and money.

A staff member who was working at the time was not injured.

Police say the suspect ran away westbound on Almon Street.

They describe the suspect as a white man in his 30s, wearing a black jacket with a beige hooded sweatshirt, black pants and beige shoes.

Police say a black jacket belonging to the suspect was found on nearby Black Street near Northwood Terrace.

Halifax Regional Police is asking anyone with information about the robbery, or with video from the area or the identity of the suspect, to call them at 902-490-5016 or Crime Stoppers at1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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