FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 10:55 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is investigating the robbery of a furniture store and is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the suspects responsible.
On September 30, 2015, at approximately 8:40 pm, two suspects entered a furniture store situated along the 1700 block of Heron Road. The suspects, disguised, and one armed with a handgun, made their way to the store office and demanded money. The suspects obtained an undisclosed quantity of cash and fled the premises. It is unclear if a vehicle was parked or waiting nearby. There were no injuries.
The suspects are described as follows:
#1: Caucasian male, approximately 5'8" (173 cm), 20-25 years of age, wearing a blond wig, a bandanna over his face, white gloves, black jeans, white shoes, English speaking.
#2: Male, described as possibly a tanned Caucasian male, approximately 5'7" (170 cm), 20-25 years, dressed all in black, face covered with possible bandanna, black "skater" shoes, gloves, English speaking.
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