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Three young people are under arrest after a robbery in Dartmouth this afternoon that put two schools in a hold and secure.

Officers responded to the robbery on Caledonia Rd, when they arrived, the suspects ran away.

Ian Forsyth Elementary and Caledonia Junior High were then placed under the alert for about a half hour.

It caused a heavy police presence on Roleika Dr until the suspects went into custody and the hold and secure lifted.

The investigation continues.

Roleika Drive between Byron Crecent and Caledonia Road are closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Please avoid the area to allow officers to conduct the investigation. Further information will be provided when available. pic.twitter.com/fXcTkWkAwg

— Halifax_Police (@HfxRegPolice) April 25, 2023

Update: Police presence in Dartmouth: Officers arrested three youths in relation to the robbery and the investigation is ongoing. Roleika Drive has been reopened to traffic. We thank the public for their cooperation. https://t.co/88IW8GCWH6 pic.twitter.com/7heZwoUB6q

— Halifax_Police (@HfxRegPolice) April 25, 2023