Suspect to identify in Robertson Rd personal robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 12, 2023  10:00 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Robbery Unit is looking to identify a suspect involved in a personal robbery on June 21 in the 1800 block of Robertson Road.

At approximately 2:30 pm, a lone suspect met with the victim to purchase a cell phone. The suspect pulled out what was described as a taser by the victim. The suspect stole the phone and fled the area in a vehicle nearby.

The suspect is described as a woman, possibly middle eastern with a light skin complexion, 19-22 years old, 5’6” - 5’ 8” (168-173 cm), and a heavier build. She has a tattoo on her left inside forearm possibly in Arabic writing, a tattoo or writing on her right forearm and a tattoo of a scorpion (or similar) on her left upper chest area (see photos).

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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