Officers in Dartmouth are actively searching for a man in connection with a recent gas station robbery. The incident occurred on September 21, 2023, around 7:45 p.m. at an Esso gas station, where emergency responders were alerted to a troubling situation involving a parked vehicle.
According to police reports, the suspect approached a woman who was sitting in her car and unexpectedly entered her vehicle. It was noted that the woman did not know the man. The robber threatened her with a needle and demanded that she drive to an ATM to withdraw cash. After the woman complied with his demands and provided the cash, he further forced her to drive him to downtown Dartmouth. Upon reaching the location, he exited the vehicle with the money, leaving the woman unharmed.
The suspect is described as a white male with long light brown hair and a beard. At the time of the robbery, he was dressed in a thin black jacket paired with a blue bandana, black hoodie, pants, gloves, and grey and white sneakers. Law enforcement officials have stated that the investigation into the robbery is ongoing and are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the suspect. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the police.
