Police release images of Centretown armed robbery suspect
Posted Feb 29, 2024 12:22:23 PM.
Last Updated Feb 29, 2024 12:22:58 PM.
Ottawa police are asking for help identifying a suspect involved in a commercial robbery last Friday.
The incident took place in the 300 block of Bank Street on Feb. 23, 2024 around 2:30 p.m.
Police say in a release that the suspect entered the store, went to the back and struck up a conversation with a staff member.
He showed a large knife and took products from behind the counter. He then fled the store on foot.
Police describe the suspect as the following:
- Black male
- 18 to 20 years of age
- 5’6″ to 5’7″ tall
At the time of the robbery, he was wearing a black winter coat, black hoodie, black pants and a black backpack.
Police ask anyone who has information on the incident or can identify the suspect to contact them 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.
