Police is requesting assistance from the public following a break and enter at the Esso on French Village Station Rd. in Upper Tantallon.
Shortly before 1:30 a.m. this morning, a male suspect broke into the closed store causing damage to the front door. The suspect is described as a man with a medium build wearing a light coloured hoodie, jeans and dark footwear.
Members of the RCMP Tantallon Detachment were assisted by the Halifax Regional Police K-9 Unit in their search for the suspect but did not locate him.
The investigation is continuing and being lead by the Integrated General Investigative Section.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP or Halifax Regional Police at 902-490-5020. Should callers wish to remain anonymous, they can call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text TIP202 + your message to CRIMES (274637) or by secure online tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.