Police attempting to identify suspect in theft and assault

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Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man in relation to an incident that occurred at a Sobeys in Dartmouth in May.

On May 9, 2018, at approximately 6 p.m. officers responded to a report of Loss Prevention Officer who had been assaulted when he attempted to arrest a man for theft from the Sobeys on Tacoma Drive in Dartmouth.

The suspect is described as a male, approximately 25-35 years-of-age, 5’8” tall, 170 lbs with short dark hair. At the time of the incident, the man was wearing a black track jacket, gray sweatpants and a unique gray baseball cap with a zebra print bill, a dolphin logo and “pink+ dolphin” written on the side.

Anyone who has information on this incident or the identity of the man is asked to call police at 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.

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