Teen accused of stealing merchandise, assaulting security at Halifax Shopping Centre

The Halifax Shopping Centre is pictured. (Source: Google Maps)

A 14-year-old is facing charges after they allegedly stole hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise and assaulted security guards at the Halifax Shopping Centre.

Halifax Regional Police responded to a weapons complaint at the mall around 4 p.m. Saturday.

“Staff of the store Zumiez reported that a youth had stolen $400 worth of product and had sprayed a sensory irritant at several security guards,” said police in a news release Monday.

The teen has been charged with the following offences:

• five counts of assault with a weapon
• robbery
• possession of a prohibited weapon
• disguise with intent
• uttering threats

The youth was held to appear in Halifax provincial court.

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