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Additional Suspects to identify in Montreal Road Robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 22, 2023  11:45 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an additional three suspects involved in a theft on April 7, in the 300 block of Montreal Rd.

Following the theft incident, at approximately 3:30 am, these suspects proceeded to use the victim’s credit cards at a commercial store in the 300 block of Montreal Road.

Suspect 1 is described as a black male, medium build, with facial hair. He was...

Suspect to identify in Rideau St bank robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 21, 2023   1:20 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is looking to identify a suspect involved in a bank robbery on May 27 in the 1-100 block of Rideau Street.

At approximately 3:00 pm, a lone suspect entered a bank and approached the bank teller advising him that he had a gun and demanded money.

The suspect fled the bank on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.

No one was injured.

The suspect is described as a white male, 50-60 years old,...

Officers arrest robbery suspect; firearm recovered

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 19, 2023   3:10 pm

Ottawa – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit has charged a man following a commercial robbery on June 15 in the 500 block of Montreal Road.

At approximately 2:00pm, a lone suspect entered the store and stole several items. When approached by a staff member, he pulled out a firearm.

The suspect left the store on foot. No one was injured.

Neighbourhood Resource Team (NRT) officers were in the area and quickly located the suspect and arrested...

Serious collision on Gladstone Ave, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 16, 2023   12:43 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigation Unit is seeking witnesses to a collision this morning.

At approximately 7:40 am, officers were called to the intersection of Gladstone Ave and Rochester St. in response to a collision involving a commercial vehicle and a cyclist.

The cyclist suffered life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the...

Officer Assaulted, Bystanders Assist

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 16, 2023   11:10 am

(Ottawa)— One man has been charged after a patrol officer was randomly assaulted early Thursday morning in the Montreal Rd. area.

The officer was parked in the area of Montreal Rd. and Lafontaine Ave. at approximately 12:45 am when a man jumped into the officer’s cruiser through the passenger window. The officer was able to exit the cruiser, but a struggle ensued into the street.

The officer needed immediate assistance and called for backup,...