In a shocking turn of events, East Hants RCMP is on the hunt for a brazen thief after a gas station in Elmsdale was struck by an armed robbery late Monday night.

Around 9:04 p.m. on September 8, a man stormed into the gas station located on Highway 214, wielding a knife and threatening an unsuspecting employee. The audacious robber made off with a stash of cash, a significant number of cigarettes, and valuable lottery tickets.

Eyewitness reports describe the suspect as wearing a distinctive grey sweater paired with sweatpants, black Adidas sneakers, and a unique black baseball cap emblazoned with 'K.P.M.G.' The robber's escape vehicle is believed to be a silver or light grey hatchback, adding to the urgency of the ongoing investigation.

The East Hants RCMP is reaching out to the community, imploring anyone with information to step forward. If you have any leads, please contact them at 902-883-7077 or reach out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Help bring this reckless criminal to justice and ensure the safety of the community!