Robbery-spree suspect attempts to flee custody: police
4 businesses were robbed Saturday, including 3 at knifepoint
CBC News
Posted: Mar 17, 2013 1:35 PM AT
Last Updated: Mar 17, 2013 3:49 PM AT
The 3rd robbery happened at 11:51 a.m. when a man robbed the Robie Street Circle K at knifepoint. (David Thurton/CBC)
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The 27-year-old man police arrested following a string of robberies in Halifax on Saturday attempted an escape from custody later that same night.
While being escorted from the interview room to the booking detention area at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, the man made a run for it, dashing through a door.
He didn’t get very far after escaping into a gated compound outside.
Police said they promptly captured the man within the compound and he was brought back inside without incident.
In addition to charges related to Saturday's four robberies — three of which were armed — the man will also face charges of escape from lawful custody and another breach of probation charge.
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