Police search for man in connection to August bank robbery
Posted Nov 2, 2016 11:06:49 AM.
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OTTAWA – Police are looking for a man in connection to a bank robbery in Vanier over the summer.
Around 1 p.m. on August 2, a woman entered a bank in the 500 block of Montreal Road and produced a note demanding cash.
While no weapon was scene and there were no injuries, the note indicated the woman was armed, and she was given an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the scene.
She was arrested and charged the next day.
Then on September 7, police laid charges against an Ottawa man who is believed to have acted as an accomplice by waiting outside the bank during the robbery.
Jarah Elenezi, 33 of Ottawa, has been charged with robbery, conspiracy, breach of probation and breach of recognizance. Police say there are several other arrest warrants on unrelated matters still outstanding for Elenezi.
Elenezi is described as:
-Middle Eastern descent
-5’7″ tall
-205 lbs.
-black hair
-brown eyes
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.
