Suspect to identify in Centretown area Robberies (1)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 9:05am
(Ottawa) — The Robbery Unit is looking for public assistance to identify a man involved in two robberies in the Centretown area on January 8 and 12th 2022. Both robberies occurred at the same business in the 200 block of Elgin Street.
The first robbery occurred at approximately 3:30pm, and the second at approximately 4:40pm. In both cases, the suspect fled the area on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.
One person suffered serious injuries during the second incident.
The suspect is described as a Black man, approximately 5’7” to 5’9” (170-175cm), between 18-22 years old, slim build with short black curly hair, wearing a black baseball hat, black jacket with large collar, blue track pants and spoke English. No photo available.
Anyone with information about this incident or video surveillance from the area is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222 extension 5116.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.
- 30 -
CONTACT:
Media Relations Section
Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366