FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 11, 2016 10:50am
(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is investigating a recent bank robbery and is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible.
On August 5, 2016, at approximately 11:25 am, a lone suspect entered a bank situated along the 1400 block of Merivale Road, near Baseline Rd. The suspect produced a large kitchen style knife and made a demand for cash. The suspect was wearing a piece of clothing, or similar, over his head as a disguise. The suspect obtained an undisclosed quantity of money and fled the premises. There were no injuries.
The suspect is described as male, with a darker complexion, skinny build, approximately 5'9" (175cm) - 6’0” (183cm), longer hair with a “man-bun” at the time of the robbery. He was wearing jeans, and a short sleeve shirt (view pictures.)
Anyone with information regarding this robbery, or any other robbery, is asked to call the Ottawa Police's 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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CONTACT:
S/Sgt. Michael Haarbosch
Robbery Unit
Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5445