The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the suspect responsible for two recent bank robberies.
On September 29, 2016, at approximately 7:35pm, a disguised lone suspect entered a bank situated along the 700 block of Baseline Road, near Fisher Avenue. The suspect entered brandishing a handgun. A verbal demand was made for money. The suspect fled with an undisclosed quantity of cash. There were no injuries.
On October 7, 2016, at approximately 3:05pm, a lone suspect entered a bank situated along the 400 block of Terry Fox Drive, near Campeau Drive. The suspect again entered brandishing a handgun. A verbal demand was made for money. The suspect fled with an undisclosed quantity of cash. There were no injuries.
Investigators believe the same suspect is responsible for both robberies. The suspect is described as being a Caucasian male, approximately 5’6” (168cm), English speaking. He was wearing sunglasses, a balaclava, a hooded jacket and a ball cap in both robbery incidents. Additionally, he was carrying a bag over his shoulder. (see pictures)
Anyone with information regarding this robbery, or any robbery, is asked to call the Ottawa Police’s Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5116.
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