OTTAWA - The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit has laid charges in connection to a series of recent retail robberies.
- On March 27, 2014, at approximately 1:50 am, a lone male entered a convenience store situated along the 800 block of Meadowlands Drive. The suspect produced a knife and made a demand for money. The suspect fled with an undisclosed quantity of cash.
- On March 28, 2014, at approximately 4:09 pm, a lone male entered a gas station kiosk situated along the 1300 block of Prince of Wales Drive. Again the suspect produced a knife and made a demand for money. The suspect fled with an undisclosed quantity of cash.
- On March 28, 2014, at approximately 6:15 pm, a lone male entered a convenience store situated along the 700 block of Baseline Road. The suspect armed with a knife made a demand for money. The suspect fled with an undisclosed quantity of cash.
- On March 29, 2014, at approximately 9:20 am, a lone male entered a gas station kiosk situated along the 1400 block of Prince of Wales Drive. The suspect who was armed with a knife made a demand for money. The suspect fled with an undisclosed quantity of cash.
There were no injuries in any of the robberies.
A suspect was arrested the evening of March 29, 2014 in the Meadowlands Drive area by West Neighbourhood Officers.
Danny Bentivoglio, age 35 of Ottawa, is charged with the following:
- 4 counts of robbery
- 4 counts assault with a weapon
- 4 counts carry a concealed weapon
- 4 counts possession of a weapon in commission of offence
- 1 count utter threats
- 1 count wear disguise
Mr. Bentivoglio appeared in court on March 30, 2014. He appears in court next on April 3, 2014.
Anyone with information with respect to these robberies, or any other robbery, is asked to contact the Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5116 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS) or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.
