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Two teens facing charges after armed robbery at Bedford Canadian Tire

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Two teens are facing a list of charges after an armed robbery at a Canadian Tire in Bedford.

Police say it happened September 14 around 5 p.m. on Damascus Road.

It was reported that two people wearing masks went into the store, broke into a display case with pellet guns and threatened staff with a firearm.

They left with stolen goods into a rideshare vehicle before they were arrested.

The 16- and 17-year-olds appeared in court Tuesday for charges that include including disguise with intent and carrying a concealed weapon.

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Attempted murder charge for subject of emergency alert in Bedford

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A man is facing a list of charges including attempted murder after an emergency alert in Bedford over the weekend.

RCMP say it was Saturday morning when they learned a 31-year-old woman had been shot by a man she knows in South Farmington.

The woman was taken to hospital, but the driver sped away. Officers monitored the vehicle in Beaver Bank as it headed to Lower Sackville.

About three hours later the car hit a tree while trying to drive along a hiking trail. The driver ran away prompting the alert which expanded to HRM.

A couple hours later, a 36-year-old man was then arrested. The gun used in the shooting remains missing.

He was scheduled for court Monday facing these charges:

  • Attempted Murder
  • Discharge a Firearm
  • Careless Use of Firearm
  • Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Order
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
  • Unauthorized Possession in Motor Vehicle
  • Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
  • Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Pointing a Firearm
  • Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance (two counts)
  • Flight From Peace Officer
  • Failure to Comply with Release Order (three counts)
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Police investigating after fake call about hostage and shooting in Bedford

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Halifax police are investigating after a fake call from outside of the country from a man who claimed to have shot his father and was holding his mother hostage at gunpoint.

Police say it was around 12:30 a.m. when the report came in from the man who said he was living in an apartment complex on River Lane in Bedford.

Once on scene, officers evacuated the building and contacted the man’s parents, confirming they were safe.

The man who was believed to have made the call, left the apartment not knowing what happened and cooperated with police after it was determined he did not make the report.

Police say that this type of incident is known as “swatting”; making a false report to police to prompt a significant response and tie up first responders.

Police thank RCMP who helped out and Halifax Transit who provided a bus to be used as a warming shelter.

No charges have been laid at this time.

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Woman sent to hospital after hit by a train in Bedford

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A 24-year-old woman was sent to hospital after she was hit by a train in Bedford.

Police say it happened around 8 p.m., Wednesday, near the 960-block of the Bedford Highway.

Two women were walking on the railway tracks when they saw a train coming.

They tried to get away but one of them got hurt after she was hit by the side of the train.

Police do not suspect foul play.