Suspect to identify in Queensway Park Robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 24, 2021   4:05pm 

(Ottawa)—The Robbery Unit is looking for public assistance to identify a man involved in a personal Robbery on June 19^th, 2021. 

At approximately 11:00pm, a man was walking in the area of Queensway Park near the OC Transpo Blair transit station when he was approached by the suspect. He was physically assaulted and fell on the ground. The suspect then proceeded to steal several items from him.  The victim suffered minor injuries. 

The suspect is described as a is described as Black man, in his mid to late 20’s, bald, muscular build, 190-200 lbs (86-91 kg). He was wearing blue Adidas pants, dark t-shirt and slip-on shoes at the time of the offence (see photos).

Anyone with information about 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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