FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 12:07am
(Ottawa) – On Friday, October 5, 2018 at approximately 9:30 pm the victim entered an automatic banking machine vestibule located in the 3100 block of Strandherd Drive. As the victim was withdrawing money the suspect approached the victim from behind and pointed a handgun and demanded money. An undisclosed amount of money was taken. The suspect was seen getting into a silver Volkswagen sedan. No one was injured.
The suspect is described as a black male, 5’3” (160cm), short black curly hair, with a beard. He was wearing a grey Puma Hoodie, blue acid washed jeans and dark-coloured shoes (See attached pictures.)
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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