Suspect to identify in a Baseline commercial robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 13, 2024             11:50 am 

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a commercial robbery in the 1900 block of Baseline Road on July 18^th.

At approximately 11:00 am, the lone male suspect entered the store selected a product and walked out of the store. Staff approached the suspect, which is when he attempted to assault them. He then fled the area in a vehicle.

The victims did not sustain any physical injuries.

The suspect is described as male, mid 20’s, approximately 5’ 2” (157 cm), between 150-170lbs (68-77 kgs), with a black goatee. At the time of the incident, he was seen wearing a light long sleeved shirt, grey jogging style pants, a red Nike Air baseball cap and carrying a black backpack (see photos).

The vehicle is described as a grey Honda Fit with a cartoon monkey face sticker on the rear window and a trailer hitch (see photos).

Anyone with information as to the identity of this individual, or information about this incident, is asked to contact 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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