Police seeking help in identifying suspect in Manotick commercial armed robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 2, 2022     2:56pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is looking for help in identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery that occurred at a business located in the 5000 block of Mitch Owens Road on May 16^th.

At approximately 6 pm, the suspect entered the location with a gun demanding cash.  An undetermined amount of Canadian currency was taken. He then threatened the clerk to shoot him if he called police and fled on foot.

The suspect is described as a Black man, slim, wearing a black hoodie, black pants, and a black half-mask (see photos).

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5116.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.

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