FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 07, 2019 1:42pm
Ottawa – On Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 9:00 am, two male suspects randomly assaulted two men in the 200 block of Hannah Street. One victim managed to escape and suffered minor injuries while a 74 year old man suffered serious injuries.
Ottawa Police Central Criminal Investigations Unit has identified both suspects and is seeking the public’s help in locating Yusuf HUSSEIN, 18 years old of Ottawa, who is wanted for the following:
Aggravated Assault
Assault
Breach of Probation x2
Breach of Recognizance
HUSSEIN is described as a Middle Eastern male, 6’2” (188cm) weighing 224lbs (102kgs). He has short black hair, with a short beard. (See attached picture)
Investigators have arrested and charged Abdirahman SAHAL, 18 years old, of Ottawa with:
Aggravated Assault
Assault
Beach of Probation x2
SAHAL is scheduled to appear in court today.
Anyone with information as to where Yusuf HUSSEIN may be is asked to call the Central Criminal Investigations Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5166.
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