The Ottawa Police Service Robbery unit and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for two related retail robberies.
On January 17, 2016, at approximately 10:30 pm, a lone male suspect entered a convenience store situated along the 5500 block of Manotick Main in Manotick Village. The suspect pulled on a black balaclava within the store and produced a knife. The suspect made a demand for cash but the employee refused to cooperate. The suspect fled the premises empty-handed and entered a black hatchback. There were no injuries.
A short time later, at 10:40 pm, the same suspect entered a gas station situated along the 3100 block of Prince of Wales Dr., near Crestway Dr. The suspect again produced a knife and demanded cash. The suspect fled with an undisclosed quantity of money. There were no injuries.
The suspect is described as being a Caucasian male, 20-25 years, approximately 5’10″(178 cm), thin build, dirty blonde or light brown hair, English speaking. At the time he wore a long sleeved white shirt, black pants, and a black balaclava (images attached.)
Anyone with information with respect to this robbery, or any other robbery, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5116.
If you know the identity of the suspects call Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Remember Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, we will not ask your name or record your call and you are not required to testify in court. If your information leads to their identity, you could qualify for a cash reward of up to $2000. You can follow us on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter
