Online dating meet-up ends in assault as police look for suspect

By Natasha O'Neill

Posted Nov 24, 2025 01:31:25 PM.

Last Updated Nov 24, 2025 01:34:22 PM.

Officers are investigating after an online dating meet-up gone wrong resulted in a person being injured.

According to a press release from Ottawa police, the incident took place on Nov. 21 around 2:45 p.m. The assault happened within the 0-100 block of Burnside Avenue.

In the situation, two people arranged a meeting at a residence in the Mechanicsville community through an online dating website. In the altercation, police said a victim was injured during an assault.

The suspect is described as Black, about 6’0″ to 6’3″ and in his early to mid-20s. At the time, the suspect was seen wearing a black winter coat with a beige fur trim on the hood, a light coloured medical mask, dark pants and white sneakers.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Central Investigations Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5166.

A graphic from Ottawa police showing a suspect wanted in an assault.

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