FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 25, 2018 11:05am
(Ottawa) –The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking public assistance to identify four suspects involved in a personal robbery swarming which occurred on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at 9:20pm.
Six youths were walking in the area of the 400 block of Earl Grey Drive when a Silver four door Acura with no plates drove up to the group. Four male suspects wearing bandanas exited the vehicle and attacked one of the six youths. During the attack, the suspects stole the youths backpack. The youth sustained minor injuries to the arms, back and legs.
The suspects are described as all males wearing balaclavas and ski masks.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the 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:
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Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366