FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 11:50 am
(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 June 16, 2016, at approximately 3:40 pm, a lone suspect entered a bank situated along the 400 block of Preston Street near Norman Street. The suspect waited in line and on approaching a customer service representative, the suspect produced a note making a demand for cash. The suspect fled the premises with an undisclosed quantity of cash. There were no injuries.
The suspect is described as being a Caucasian male, approximately 35 years old, medium height and build, brown hair, unshaven with short beard and full moustache. He was wearing grey pants, white runners, blue shirt, a white BB cap with a shamrock on the back, and mirrored sunglasses.
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