Suspect to identify in Baseline Road bank robbery

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a bank robbery that occurred on January 10th in the 700 block of Baseline Road.
 
At approximately 2:05 pm, the lone suspect entered the bank, brandished a black handgun and demanded money.  He then went behind the teller stations and left the bank on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.
 
No physical injuries were reported.
 
The suspect is described as man, approximately 5’10” (178 cm), with an average build. At the time of the incident he was seen wearing an olive coloured winter coat with black sleeves, dark pants, black shoes, a balaclava, ski goggles and carrying a black duffle bag.
 
Anyone with information as to the identity of this individual, or information about this incident, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service 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.


Suspect to identify in Bank Street commercial robbery; seeking public assistance

The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery on November 22nd in the 2000 block of Bank Street.

At approximately 3:05 pm, the suspect attended a store and attempted to steal merchandise, when approached by staff he threatened them with a weapon. The suspect then fled the area on foot.

There were no reported physical injuries.

The suspect is described as a white male, around 50 years old, with a medium build. At the time of the incident, he was seen wearing a black Helly Hansen jacket, black pants, a beige baseball cap, black shoes and a surgical mask.

Anyone with information as to the identity of this individual, or information about this incident, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service 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.