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Update
Mark Patrick Gray, 27, of Halifax, is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court today to face one count each of robbery, possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose and failure to comply with conditions.
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Police have arrested a man in relation to a robbery that occurred earlier today at a store in Halifax.
At approximately 12:47 p.m., police responded to a report of a robbery at Atlantic News at 5560 Morris Street in Halifax. Staff reported that a man armed with a knife entered the store and demanded money. The suspect left with an amount of money and fled the area.
A 27-year-old Halifax man was arrested at approximately 2 p.m. in relation to the robbery.
The investigation is ongoing. Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call police at 902-490-5016. 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.
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