Suspect to identify in two commercial robberies in Orleans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 12, 2023  2:45 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect responsible for two robberies in the 1900 block of Trim Road.

At approximately 5:00 am on January 7 and at approximately 3:30 am on January 10, the suspect entered the store armed with a firearm and made demands for cash and cigarettes. He then left the area on foot.

No one was physically injured in either robbery.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 30 years old, 5”10 (178 cm), with a large build, and a brown moustache.

In the first robbery, the suspect wore a black snowmobile suit with a yellow/orange construction jacket over it and a black face covering.

In the second robbery, the suspect wore a black snowmobile suit, ski goggles, a headlamp, a black knapsack, and was also seen carrying a shovel when leaving the area.

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

-30-

CONTACT:

Media Relations Section

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366