Suspect identified: pharmacy robbery in Barrhaven

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 25, 2023  11:30 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is advising that the suspect has been identified.

We wish to thank the public for their assistance.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 23, 2023   11:40 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a suspect responsible for a pharmacy robbery on July 15^th in the 3800 block of Greenbank Road.

At approximately 9:50 am, the lone male suspect entered the store, brandished a knife, and robbed the victim of a quantity of narcotics.

The suspect fled northbound on foot. The victim was not injured.

The suspect is described as a white male in his twenties, 5’10” (177cm), and approximately 90 kg (198 lbs). He was last seen wearing a white hooded sweatshirt, a blue and red “Cleveland Indians” baseball cap with a logo on the front, blue jeans with rips in it, black and white running shoes, and a black surgical mask.

Anyone with information about the 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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CONTACT:

Media Relations Section

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366