Cash, lottery tickets stolen from Halifax stores: police

A Halifax Regional Police vehicle is pictured in an undated file photo. (Paul DeWitt/CTV Atlantic)

Police in Halifax are investigating robberies at two stores Tuesday night.

Halifax Regional Police says the first call came in around 5:30 p.m. about a robbery that just happened at the Sobeys on Windsor Street.

Police say a man walked into the smoke shop portion of the store, said he had a weapon and demanded money and cigarettes. He left on foot with money in hand.

Police describe the suspect as about five-foot-two-inches tall with a medium build. They say he was wearing a black mask and a grey hoodie with the hood up. He was carrying a black handbag.

The second robbery was reported around 7:45 p.m. at Chebucto Grocery on Chebucto Road.

Police say a man entered the store and demanded money, cigarettes and lottery tickets. He allegedly said he had a weapon. He left the store on foot with money and lottery tickets.

Police describe the suspect as a white man wearing a white face mask, black jacket, black pants, dark sneakers and a black toque. He was carrying a green reusable bag at the time.

The force says no injuries were report in either incident.

The investigations are ongoing.

Halifax Regional Police is asking the public to call 902-490-5020 if they have information or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.