FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday October 8, 2015 8:35 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is investigating a pharmacy robbery and is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible.
On October 5, 2015, at approximately 11:30 pm., a lone male suspect entered a pharmacy situated along the 1500 block of Bank Street near Walkley Road. The suspect passed a note to the pharmacist making a demand for prescription drugs. The suspect was provided a quantity of drugs and then fled the premises. Investigators have reason to believe he fled to a vehicle parked nearby. No weapon was seen. There were no injuries.
The suspect is described as being a Caucasian male, 40-50 years, 5”7 to 5”10 “(170 cm to 178 cm), lean to medium build. (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