OTTAWA -  The Ottawa Police Robbery Unit has laid charges against one suspect in connection to the robbery of a Canada Post employee on October 3, 2013. An arrest warrant has been issued in relation to those charges.

Mahad FARAH, age 26, of no fixed address, has been charged with single counts each of Robbery with an offensive weapon and Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence. He has a total of 5 outstanding bench and arrest warrants.

Mr. Farah is described as a male, black, 6’2” (188cm), 220 lbs (100kg), brown eyes and black hair.

The second suspect involved in the October robbery, remains unidentified and investigators encourage anyone with information to contact Police.

Anyone with information with respect to the whereabouts of Mr. Farah is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5116 or phone Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS) or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.