Robbery Suspect identified and charged

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 16, 2022  12:45 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit has identified and charged a man in relation to four separate commercial robberies.

Shayne STAPLES-CAVANAGH, 26, of Ottawa, has been charged with several offences relating to the robberies.

He is to appear in court today.

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Robbery Suspect to Identify

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, November 10, 2022   3:10 pm 

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is investigating three separate robberies involving the same suspect. Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying him.

The incidents occurred at a business in the 1000 block of Merivale Road on October 30, November 6, and November 8, 2022. Each time, the suspect entered the location partially covering his face with a hooded sweater and made a demand for cigarettes, cash and lottery tickets. In one incident, he brandished a knife. He fled on foot with the stolen items. 

The suspect is described as a white male, 30 – 35 years old, shoulder length brown hair and a receding hairline, 6 feet, (183 cm) large build, some facial hair, possibly a goatee. He was wearing a black zip-up hooded sweater (with the hood up) and with an unidentified logo on the left side, black jogging pants, white socks, and black shoes (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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CONTACT: Media Relations Section

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366