Community Safety Alert: Man Charged in Cole Harbour Trading Card Robbery

Overview of the Incident

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has charged a man in connection with a violent robbery at a retail store on the 900 block of Cole Harbour Rd., Cole Harbour, where trading cards were stolen in early February 2026. The incident involved damage to store property and threats made toward a staff member.

The robbery occurred on February 2, 2026, at approximately 7:00 p.m., when a man entered the store, smashed a display case, took trading cards, and then fled in a waiting vehicle heading eastbound on Cole Harbour Rd. A suspect was later arrested on February 5, 2026 in an unrelated matter, and has now been formally charged and remains in custody.

Official RCMP Details

According to the official information from the RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, the sequence of events and enforcement actions are as follows:

Incident Summary

• Date of incident: February 2, 2026
• Time: Approximately 7:00 p.m.
• Location: Store in the 900 block of Cole Harbour Rd., Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia
• Incident type: Robbery involving threats and property damage
• Property taken: Trading cards from a smashed display case
• Direction of travel after fleeing: Eastbound on Cole Harbour Rd.

Initial Suspect and Vehicle Description at Time of Robbery

At the time of the robbery, police received the following description of the man and the vehicle involved:

• Sex: Male
• Estimated age: About 50 years old (initial description)
• Height: Approximately 5 feet 9 inches
• Weight: Approximately 175 pounds
• Clothing reported:
  • Red toque
  • Black jacket
  • Jeans
  • Black shoes
• Suspect vehicle (at time of incident):
  • Believed to be an older-model, dark-coloured Volkswagen Jetta
  • Black rims
  • Temporary permit displayed on the back window
  • Vehicle occupied by three people: the fleeing man, a male driver, and a woman in the front passenger seat

Arrest and Identification

• On February 5, 2026, a Halifax Regional Police officer arrested a man on an unrelated matter.
• During that arrest, the officer identified the man as the individual believed to be responsible for the Cole Harbour trading card robbery.
• The man was reportedly wearing the same outerwear as described in the February 2 incident.
• Unopened boxes of trading cards were found in his possession and seized by police.

Charges and Court Status

• Accused: Chad Alan Aubrey Moore, 38, from the Halifax area
• Charges laid:
  • Robbery
  • Mischief
• Court appearance: Appeared in court on February 5, 2026
• Custody status: Remains in custody
• Next scheduled court date: April 14, 2026
• RCMP file number: 26-18155

The RCMP release associated with this incident does not include a direct request for additional public assistance or contact numbers specific to this file.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this case underscores that even seemingly niche items like trading cards can be targeted in robberies that involve threats and damage to property. For residents and business owners in Nova Scotia, particularly in the Cole Harbour and greater Halifax area, it is a reminder that retail environments—large or small—can be vulnerable to quick, targeted thefts.

To help strengthen community safety, CrimeCanada.ca encourages store operators to regularly review security measures, such as maintaining clear sightlines to high-value displays, using cameras where feasible, and training staff on how to respond safely when confronted with threatening behaviour—prioritizing personal safety over property. Community members can contribute by being attentive to suspicious activity around local businesses and promptly reporting concerning behaviour to local police or RCMP. Shared awareness and timely reporting are key components in preventing escalation and supporting safer neighbourhoods across Nova Scotia.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the nova-scotia community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.