FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 8, 2020 8:15am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man involved in a robbery in the 6400 block of Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard, which occurred on Saturday, March 21st, 2020.
At approximately 4:08p.m., a male suspect entered a store and stole merchandise. When he was approached by an employee, the suspect brandished a knife, threatening the employee. The suspect fled the area. No one was injured.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian man, 18 to 20 years old, 5’5 to 5’6 (165-168 cm), 130 to 140 pounds (59-64kg), thin build and had noticeable acne. He was wearing a black zipped-up winter coat, dark pants, black high top Nike basketball shoes with red soles and a black Nike back pack (see photos).
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5116.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.
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