Suspect to identify in Rideau Street Robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 26, 2023  3:30 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is looking to identify a suspect involved in a commercial robbery on April 15 in the 200 block of Rideau Street.

At approximately 2:00 pm, a lone male entered a store and concealed products on him.

A staff member approached the suspect, and a struggle ensued. The suspect assaulted the staff member and fled the area on foot.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 35-40 years old, with a dark complexion and approximately 6’ 0” (183 cm).

He was last seen wearing squared sunglasses, a tuque, a dark-coloured hooded top, dark pants, white sandals, and white socks. The suspect spoke English with a slight accent.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call 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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