Police investigating reported robbery in Vanier
Posted Aug 17, 2016 11:22:02 AM.
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OTTAWA – Police are investigating a reported robbery that left the victim with a minor injury.
Around 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a Blake Boulevard address to meet the male victim, who told police he was approached by three suspects in the area of Montreal Road and Lacasse Avenue.
The suspects demanded money and person items, and one was reportedly carrying a gun that discharged during a short struggle.
The victim received a minor injury consistent with a pellet gun, and has since been treated and released from hospital.
The suspects are described as three black males in their mid-20’s.
Anyone with information 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.
