Suspect to identify following an assault at Blair OC Transpo Station

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 3, 2024,      3:43 pm

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service East Criminal Investigative Section is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect responsible for an assault at the Blair OC Transpo Station on August 24^th. Two suspects committed the assault, and one remains unidentified.

At approximately 3:00 pm, the suspects approached the victim, assaulted them and fled the area on foot. 

The victim sustained minor injuries.

The outstanding suspect is described as a black male, 5'10” to 6’0” (178 - 183 cm), with a thin build. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a pink hoodie, black pants, black shoes and a black skull cap.

Anyone with information as to the identity of the suspect please contact the East Criminal Investigative Section at 613-236-1222 extension 3335.

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

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