FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 3, 2017 1:35 pm.
(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is investigating the recent robberies of two convenience stores and is seeking the public’s assistance to identify the suspect responsible.
On January 12, 2017, at approximately 12:35 am, a lone male suspect entered a convenience store situated along the 1300 block of Richmond Rd. The suspect demanded money and fled with an undisclosed quantity of cash. There were no injuries.
On the same date, at 2:40 am, a lone male suspect entered a convenience store situated along the 0-100 block of Tartan Dr. The suspect indicated it was a robbery and demanded money. The suspect fled with an undisclosed quantity of cash. There were no injuries.
The suspect is described as male, with a dark complexion, 25-30 years, medium height and build (video and images attached).
As a result of the investigation that has followed, investigators placed the suspect at an apartment building on Regina St., approximately 35 minutes before the first robbery.
Anyone with information regarding this robbery, or any robbery, is asked to call the Ottawa Police's Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5116. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.
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CONTACT:
S/Sgt. Michael Haarbosch
Robbery/Break & Enter Units
Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5445