Suspects wanted for shoplifting and assault of a security guard at Bayshore Mall

By Mike Vlasveld

The Ottawa Police Service needs the public's help to identify two suspects in a robbery and assault at the Bayshore Mall. 

Officers say a pair of men walked into a retail outlet in the mall on December 12, 2018 at 7:25 p.m., and were seen shoplifting. 

When they were confronted by security guard, one of the suspects flashed a knife and assaulted the officer. The guard suffered minor injuries. 

Both men appear to be in their early twenties. The first suspect is described as light-skinned, wearing a black tuque and a red winter jacket. The second suspect is olive-skinned, wearing a black tuque and a black jacket.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call Ottawa Police’s Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5116.

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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