Ottawa police looking for Baseline Road shoplifter who assaulted security guard

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is asking for the public's help to identify a woman who stole a number of items from a business on Baseline Road.

Officers say a woman walked into a store near Merivale Road, around 4 p.m. on September 28. The suspect picked up several items and tried to hide them in her clothing. 

When leaving the store, police say the suspect assaulted a loss prevention officer who had tried to stop her before she fled the scene. 

The suspect is described as:

• White
• Heavy build
• Shoulder-length brown hair
• Wearing a grey and white camouflage pant with a matching hoody and tan boots 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5116. 

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.