FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, December 21, 2018 12:44pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Robbery Unit is seeking the public’s help in identifying a male suspect following a robbery in the 1-100 block of Albert Street.
On Sunday December 16, at 5:35pm, a male suspect met the victim in the 1-100 block of Albert Street, in a pre-arranged meeting. The suspect then choked the victim, demanding her money, until she fell unconscious. The suspect took the money and left.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian male between 35 to 42 years old, 5’6” (168 cm), with a brown beard and moustache.
He was wearing jeans, a dark sweater, dark leather jacket, dark gloves and a dark-coloured tuque. (see picture)
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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Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366