OTTAWA - The Ottawa Police Robbery Unit has laid charges in connection to a bank robbery.
On April 14, 2014, at approximately 4:15 pm, a lone male entered a bank situated along the 1600 block of Scott Street. The suspect produced a note making a demand for cash. No weapon was seen. The suspect was provided an undisclosed quantity of cash and he then fled the bank. There were no injuries.
A short time later, responding officers located the suspect on foot in the area of Primrose Avenue./Empress Avenue. The suspect fled but was located and arrested without incident. At the time of arrest, the suspect was found to be carrying a knife.
Chris Leahy, age 25 of Merrickville, has been charged with single counts each of the following offences:
- Robbery
- Wear disguise
- Possession of weapons dangerous to the public
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Breach of probation
Mr. Leahy appears in court on April 15, 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.
