Police took a suspect into custody after he allegedly tried to steal a vehicle from a man who was filling his tank at a Halifax gas station on Saturday.
According to a Halifax Regional Police news release, officers were called to the Young Street Esso at 7:30 a.m. for a report of an assault in progress.
“Police determined a male suspect had attempted to steal a vehicle parked at the gas pumps,” the release said.
The owner of the vehicle, a 63-year-old man, told police he was pumping gas when a man jumped into the driver’s seat and tried to start the engine.
“The victim was able to get the suspect out of the driver’s side and the two got into a physical altercation,” the release said.
The victim was hurt in the scuffle but his injuries were not life-threatening, police said.
A second man came to help the victim and they were able to hold the suspect until police arrived.
A 31-year-old man allegedly resisted arrest and is facing multiple charges, police said.
