Seeking to identify a person of interest in Mackay Street robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Thursday, May 30, 2019 12:23pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa police Service Robbery Unit is seeking the public’s help to identify a person of interest regarding a robbery which occurred on April 11, 2019 at 5:20pm in the 100 block of Mackay Street. 

A group of males lured a victim into a residence, took their personal belongings while armed with knives and fled the area once the robbery was completed. 

Investigators are seeking the public’s help in identifying a person of interest. 

The person of interest is described as a black male, in his early 20’s, wearing a Roots track suit, white Jordan running shoes, about 6’ (183 cm) tall (See attached pictures.) 

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Ottawa Police Service 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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