Ottawa police looking for Baseline Road shoplifter who assaulted security guard
Posted Oct 21, 2021 05:08:00 PM.
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.
