FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 9:33am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit has charged two people involved in a swarming incident on March 11, 2019, in the 1-100 block of Rideau Street.
At 1:19 pm, two suspects assaulted and robbed the victim of money. The responding officer was given a detailed description of the suspects and was able to locate them nearby. Both suspects were arrested without incident.
Kevin MURENZI, 21 years old of no fixed address, is charged with:
- Robbery
- Breach Probation x2
MURENZI is scheduled to appear in Show Cause Court today.
Lionel ZINGIRO, 28 years old, of Ottawa is charged with:
- Robbery
ZINGIRO is scheduled to appear in court on April 11, 2019.
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