Bank robber hits two banks on same street in one day

Ottawa police are looking for a man suspected of three differrent bank robberies over the last few weeks.

At about 4 p.m., on January 15, 2015 a man wearing a hood and scarf entered a bank in the 100 block of Bank Street, waiting in line before demanding a teller give him cash.  He ran away with an undisclosed amount of money.

A short time later police believe the same man hit another bank, again on Bank Street, a short distance away.  After making a demand for cash he fled with an undisclosed amount of money.

On January 23^rd, police believe the same man entered another bank, this one in the 100 block of Kent Street.  He demanded money but was asked to remove his sunglasses.  He ran away without any cash.

Police are looking for a white male, 25-35 years old with average build.  Police believe he’s about 5’8”, with a thin moustache and facial hair. During one of the robberies the suspect carried a Mickey Mouse knapsack.

Anyone with information is asked to call Ottawa police or Crimestoppers, at 613-233-8477.

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  Suspect is described as a white male, 25-35 years old, average build, approx. 5’8”, with a thin moustache and facial hair. (Ottawa Police Handout)