OPS charge man after early-morning robbery downtown

An Ottawa Police Service patch is seen on a uniform, Monday, October 24, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

By Marshall Crocker

Posted Jul 30, 2026 06:45:55 AM.

Last Updated Jul 30, 2026 09:10:41 AM.

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Robbery Unit has charged a man after a retail robbery in downtown Ottawa on Tuesday morning.

On July 28, just before 7:30 a.m., the suspect entered a convenience store in the 100 block of Rideau St. The man demanded merchandise and was refused by staff. As a result, the suspect assaulted a staff member before leaving the store with stolen merchandise.

OPS officers located the man a short distance away and arrested him without incident.

The suspect, 34-year-old David Charette, has been charged with robbery, breach of probation, and uttering threats.

He was held in custody by police and was scheduled to appear in court Wednesday morning.

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