Police looking for suspect in pharmacy robberies
Posted Jun 4, 2013 11:01:08 AM.
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OTTAWA, Ont. – Ottawa Police have laid charges in connection to two pharmacy robberies back in May, and have now issued an arrest warrant for an Ottawa man.
At 1:55 p.m. on May 11, a man entered a pharmacy located in the 400 block of Richmond Road. The suspect used a note to demand prescription drugs, before fleeing empty-handed.
At 3:40 p m. the same day, it’s believed the same man entered a pharmacy in the 500 block of Montreal Road and again, used a note to demand narcotics. He left empty handed.
Police have issued an arrest warrant for Andrew Harper, 27. He faces a number of charges including, two counts of robbery and two counts of breach of probation.
His current whereabouts are unknown.
He is described as:
-Caucasian
-Male
-180 lbs.
-5’11” tall
-Blue eyes
-Light brown hair
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5116 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS) or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.
