HALIFAX—A Halifax ferry proved to be a not-so-great getaway vehicle for a suspected robber.

Halifax Regional Police say at 6:45 p.m. Friday officers were called to the Tim Hortons at 180 Wyse Road in Dartmouth.

Police say a man told staff he had a gun and demanded money.

After leaving the store, police say the suspect soon boarded a ferry and headed to Halifax.

But at the request of police, the ferry turned around and came back to the Alderney Landing terminal, where the suspect was arrested.

Police say no gun was found on the man arrested.

There have been no charges as police continue to investigate.

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