Police looking to the public for help identifying Manotick robbery suspect
Posted Jan 25, 2021 02:44:27 PM.
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Robbery Unit is asking for the public's help to identify a man involved in a robbery, in Manotick.
According to police, a man entered a business on Beaverwood Road, between Rideau Valley Road and Eastman Avenue, during the mid-morning hours on Thursday, January 7, 2021.
Police say the man held out a bag and demanded money, before fleeing the scene on foot with cash and merchandise.
There were no injuries reported.
The suspect is described as:
- Caucasian
- Mid 20's to early 30's
- Approximately 5' 8″ tall (173 cm)
- 165 lbs
The man was wearing a black mask, a grey hooded sweatshirt, light-coloured jeans, dark-coloured gloves and dark shoes.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5116, or provide an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.
