Suspects to identify in Terminal Avenue Robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 6, 2023  1:55 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is looking for public assistance to identify two suspects involved in a commercial robbery that occurred on September 15^th in the 400 block of Terminal Ave.

At approximately 11:55 am, the two suspects entered the commercial business, selected items totalling over $400 and left the store without making any attempts to pay.  When the security guard approached the suspects outside of the business, suspect one made threats to the guard and brandished what appeared to be a firearm.

The security guard was not injured.

Suspect 1 is described as a white male, 20-30 years-old, 5’8”, (173 cm), slim build with brown hair, in a bun. He was last seen wearing a purple hooded sweatshirt with white writing, grey sweatpants, black and white running shoes and a black mask on his face.

Suspect 2 is described as a white male, 50-60 years-old, 5’5” (165 cm), medium build, with dark hair and dark facial hair. He was last seen wearing a green jacket, blue pants, red and black running shoes and a green camouflage ball cap. He was also pulling a black suitcase.

Anyone with information as to the identity of these individuals, or information about this incident, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5166.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.

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