Suspect identified in robbery on OC Transpo bus

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 2, 2023   2:55 pm

(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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Media Relations Section

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 1, 2023   1:35 pm 

Suspect to identify in robbery on an OC Transpo bus

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking the public’s assistance to identify an individual involved in a robbery that occurred on June 29th on an OC Transpo bus.

The suspect boarded the bus on route 85 in the Hull (Gatineau) area and at approximately 11:40 pm the victim and suspect exchanged a few words.  Soon after the suspect took a knife out and demanded belongings from the victim. The victim alerted others and the bus stopped on Preston Street. The suspect quickly exited the bus and walked westbound on Oak Street.

There were no reported injuries.

The suspect is described as a black male, early 30’s, and heavy set. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black track pants with a white stripe along the sides, a black baseball cap, a grey backpack and glasses.

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