Halifax Police Appeal For Tips Related to Two Robberies
/Police are investigating two robberies that occurred at the same location in Halifax.
Last year, on November 26, officers responded to a robbery that occurred at Sally Beauty located on Chain Lake Drive. A woman entered the store, stole merchandise and threatened an employee with a pair of scissors before fleeing on foot.
Yesterday at approximately 2 p.m. officers responded to a robbery that had just occurred at the same Sally Beauty location. Two women came into the store and started stealing merchandise. One of the women had a pair of scissors and used them to threaten a staff member. The two women fled the store on foot with over $1,000 in stolen merchandise.
The suspect with the scissors is believed to be the same person in both incidents. The woman is described as white, in her twenties, approximately 5’2” tall and 120 lbs. with long blonde hair in a ponytail. At the time of the incident, the suspect was wearing a blue jacket.
The second suspect in yesterday’s robbery is described as white, in her twenties, approximately 5'5" tall, 130 lbs. and brown hair. At the time, the suspect was wearing a pink tank top.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incidents or video from the area to call 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or using the P3 Tips App.