Police searching for suspect after theft at Blackburn Hamlet area business
Posted Dec 3, 2021 03:24:00 PM.
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is asking for the public's help to identify a woman responsible for a commercial robbery on Innes Road, in the Blackburn Hamlet area.
Officers say a woman walked into a business, around 5:40 p.m. on November 17, stole merchandise and flashed a knife when she was confronted by employees.
There were no reported injuries in the incident and the woman fled on foot.
The suspect is described as:
- White with a tanned complexion
- Late 30s to early 40s
- Medium build
- 5' 6'' (168 cm)
- Was wearing a black Adidas track suit with white stripes, black shoes and a black COVID face mask
- Was carrying a small black purse and a black duffle bag
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5116.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.
