FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 07, 2019 3:00pm
(Ottawa) – Frontline Officers responded to a robbery call in the 1700 block of St-Laurent Boulevard at 10:21pm on January 6. A male suspect pulled a knife and demanded money and cigarettes. The suspect fled the area with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Responding officers located the suspect nearby and arrested him without incident.
The Ottawa Police’s Robbery Unit has charged Kevin DESYLVA, 49 years old of Ottawa with:
- Armed Robbery
- Possession of a weapon
- Disguise with Intent
- Breach of Recognizance
- Breach of Probation
DESYLVA is scheduled to appear in court today.
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