Suspect identified in Tunney’s Pasture threats investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, December 8, 2023  1:00 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit has confirmed that the suspect has been identified.

The police investigation continues.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, December 7, 2023  2:00 pm

Suspect to identify in Tunney’s Pasture threats investigation 

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is looking for public assistance to identify a suspect in a threat investigation in the 1600 block of Scott Street on November 23.

At approximately 12:40 am, the suspect entered the OC Transpo shelter. The suspect brandished a knife and made threats to another passenger.

The suspect then left the area. The victim did not sustain any physical injuries.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 40 years old, 5’6” (168 cm), with reddish brown hair and a full beard. He was last seen wearing a black varsity jacket with a black hoodie underneath, sunglasses, dark jeans, black Converse shoes and a black baseball cap.

Anyone with information as to the identity of this individual, or information about this 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