FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 9, 2015 11:00am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is investigating a bank robbery and is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible.
On October 29, 2015, at approximately 2:10 pm, a lone male suspect entered a bank situated along the 300 block of Richmond Rd. The suspect produced a note making a demand for cash. The note indicated the suspect was armed though no weapon was seen. The suspect made an additional demand for cash from a second employee before fleeing the bank. There were no injuries.
The suspect is described as being a Caucasian male, 35-50 years of age, approximately 5' 5” (165cm), approximately 200 lbs, stocky build, unshaven. At the time, he was wearing a dark winter coat with a yellow hood, a beige Tilley style hat, blue jeans, sneakers, and sunglasses (images attached.)
Anyone with information with respect to this robbery, or any other robbery, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police 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 Unit
Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5445