Suspect to identify in Baseline Rd Robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 15, 2023   9:15 am

(Ottawa) –  The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigations Unit is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect involved in a robbery that occurred on July 4 in the 1300 block of Baseline Road.

At approximately 9:10 pm, a male suspect, while attempting to exit the store with unpaid merchandise, assaulted multiple employees.

Shortly after, the suspect returned and assaulted another employee and then fled in a grey Mazda CX-5.

The employees sustained minor injuries.

The suspect is described as black, 5’10” – 6’0” (178-183 cm), heavy build, and facial hair.

He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap with a white logo, a white t-shirt with a black Nike hooded sweater with a small white Nike logo, black pants, and white Crocs shoes.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who can identify this suspect or vehicle.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Central Investigations Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5166.

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

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