Police lay robbery charges against youth

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ByPat Healey

August 17, 2026 , , , ,
Halifax Regional Police car. (Photo: Sean DeWitt, Waterfront Media).

HALIFAX: On August 15, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a weapons complaint at the Halifax Shopping Centre.

Staff of the store Zumiez reported that a youth had stolen $400 worth of product and had sprayed a sensory irritant at several security guards.

The 14-year-old youth was held to appear in Halifax Provincial Court to face the following charges:

Assault with a weapon x5

Robbery

Possession of a prohibited weapon

Disguise with intent

Uttering threats

File 26-127001