Halifax Regional Police say they're investigating possible connections between a series of robberies and attacks over the last four weeks in the city's north end.

Each incident involves a group of people attacking individuals or a smaller group on foot. Police say they're considering whether the same people may be responsible for the attacks.

"In relation to the timeframe, these five incidents happened between Nov. 7 and Nov. 29.," Const. Dianne Woodworth said. "They are on the weekends. They're usually early in the morning and it's a group of suspects."

Nov. 29

Two of the most recent incidents took place early Sunday morning.

At 1:10 a.m., three people were attacked and robbed by a group of 10 to 15 youths near the Emera Oval on the Halifax Common.

The only given descriptions of the suspects were one black female with dreadlocks and a black male youth wearing dark clothing.

Five minutes later, a 23-year-old man was assaulted and had his phone and wallet stolen by a group of people who fled the area. The suspects were described as group of black males and one female.

Nov. 15

At 1:54 a.m. on Nov. 15, a 22-year-old woman was walking on Buddy Daye Street without her wallet when she was approached by a group of four men who then punched her in the face several times. When they realized she didn't have a wallet, police say the men ran away.

The suspects were described as black men with skinny builds. Three of them were wearing black hoodies and another wearing a white T-shirt.

Nov. 7

At 1:55 a.m., a 34-year-old man was assaulted and had his wallet stolen near Maynard and Cunard Streets. No description of the attackers was provided.

A 58-year-old man had the same thing happen to him 35 minutes later in the 2000 block of Gottingen Street. In this case, there were six suspects: three black females and three black males in their late teens or early 20s, according to police.

Increased patrols

In response, police have increased patrols in the area. Some of the officers will be in plain clothes.

"We don't want to scare people, but you should be aware of your surroundings. If you do come in contact with a group and they want your wallet or some possession, just hand it over," Woodworth said.

"But if you feel like you're going to be attacked, make noise, try to bring as much attention to yourself as possible."

Police are asking anyone with information to call 902-490-5020 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.