Police investigating multiple bank robberies
Posted Jun 12, 2013 09:24:25 AM.
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OTTAWA – Ottawa Police are investigating the potential link between the suspect responsible for a robbery back in March and two other bank robberies since.
On March 28 around 12 p.m., a man entered a bank on Bank Street armed with a handgun. He made a demand for cash and fled to a waiting green pick-up truck driven by a second suspect. There were no injuries.
Then on May 11 around 12:40 p.m., a man entered a bank on Elgin Street armed with a handgun. A demand for cash was made before the suspect fled on foot. There were no injuries.
Then on May 30 around 12 p.m., a man entered the same bank on Elgin and made a demand for cash. No weapon was seen and there were no injuries.
One suspect is believed to be responsible for all three incidents.
The suspect is described as:
-Male
-Caucasian
-Approximately 35-45 years
-Approximately 5′-6″ – 5-8
-Medium build
-Balding
-Has a grey/brown goatee
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.
