Suspect identified in Carling Avenue Robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 31, 2023   2:30 pm

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

We wish to thank the public for their assistance.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 30, 2023   12:45 pm

Suspect to identify in Carling Avenue Robbery

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a commercial robbery on May 15 in the 2000 block of Carling Ave.

At approximately 7:45 pm, a lone male suspect entered the store and requested a product from the cashier.

He then brandished a knife and fled the area on foot with the product.

No one was injured.

The male suspect is described as white, in his late twenties, with brown hair and a moustache. He was last seen wearing a grey blazer with a white collared shirt.

 Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Ottawa Police 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