Halifax Police have caught a man alleged to have forced teenagers to drink alcohol.
The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Halifax Shopping Centre.
They say two teenage boys were followed by a man inside a bathroom.
The man forced them inside a stall and wouldn’t let them leave unless they drank alcohol.
Police say the man was also seen approaching young girls in the parkade.
Friday evening, Halifax Police said they found the man after releasing photos of the suspect.
UPDATE: Police have identified and located the man involved in this incident. Police thank the public for their assistance.
— Halifax_Police (@HfxRegPolice) May 23, 2025
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Halifax Regional Police is investigating an incident involving a man who forced children to drink alcohol.
On May 22, at approximately 5:30 p.m., a… pic.twitter.com/YbKuxr8xFx
