Police look to identify two suspects in Rideau Street robbery

By Alex Black

Police are looking for your help identifying two men in connection with a downtown robbery last month. 

Shortly after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 21, a young man was walking near the Rideau Centre when he was attacked from behind, put into a bear hug and slammed to the ground. 

The suspects stole a cellphone and made an attempt to steal the victim's backpack. 

The first suspect is described as a 20-year-old black man with medium length, curly hair. He was wearing a black windbreaker, a black t-shirt, green pants and white running shoes. 

The second suspect is described as a 20-year-old black man. He was wearing a black hoodie, black Adidas pants, black shoes and was carrying a red backpack. 

A third suspect, who is a minor, was arrested shortly afterward.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 613-236-1222, ext. 5116, or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS). 
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.
 

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