FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 25, 2018 10:50am
(Ottawa) –The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is investigating a pharmacy robbery that occurred in the 2900 block of St Joseph Blvd on April 9, 2018 at approx. 9:30pm.
A male suspect entered the pharmacy and walked up to the pharmacy counter. He then walked behind it and approached the pharmacist, making a demand for Fentanyl and narcotics.
The suspect took a number of narcotics and other assorted medication.
The suspect has been described as Caucasian male, 6’0” (183cm), heavy set, weighing approx. 220 lbs (100kg). He was wearing a skeleton mask, black hoodie and pants and white shoes (see pictures)
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call 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 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.
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Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366