FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 8:05 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is investigating a recent bank robbery and is seeking the public's assistance to identify the suspect responsible.
On May 2, 2015, at approximately 8:30 am, a lone male suspect entered a bank situated along the 100 block of Earl Grey Drive in Kanata. The suspect approached a bank employee and produced a note, making a demand for money and indicating he was armed. No weapon was seen. The suspect fled the premises with an undisclosed quantity of cash. There were no injuries.
The suspect is described as being a black male, mid 20's, slim build, approximately 6'0"(183 cm). At the time he was wearing a baseball cap, sunglasses, and a black jacket with leather sleeves (images attached.)
Anyone with information with respect to this robbery, or any other robbery, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police 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 iOS app.
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CONTACT:
S/Sgt. Michael Haarbosch
Robbery Unit
Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5445