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Police arrest two men in relation to Dartmouth robbery

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Police have charged two men in relation to a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth on Tuesday morning.

Halifax Regional Police says at approximately 6:45 a.m. on Sept. 21, officers responded to a robbery in the area of Marketplace Drive in Dartmouth.

Police say three men, one armed with a bat, assaulted the victim and took his vehicle and a quantity of cash. The victim was treated at the scene for what were believed to be non-life threatening injuries.

Police say the victim’s vehicle was recovered a short time later in the Highfield Park area.

According to police, at approximately 5:30 p.m. the next day, officers arrested two suspects in a vehicle near Magazine Hill in Dartmouth and seized a quantity of cocaine.

Daniel L. J. Michaud, 29, is scheduled to appear in court at a later date to face charges of:

  • Theft of motor vehicle
  • Assault
  • Robbery
  • Failure to comply with a release order

Jonathan Taasan Tibayan, 51, is scheduled to appear in court at a later date to face charges of:

  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Theft of motor vehicle
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Robbery
  • Failure to comply with a release order
  • Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking

Police believe the robbery was not a random incident.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Halifax Regional Police or Crime Stoppers.  

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