Man allegedly threatens OC Transpo passenger with knife at Tunney's Pasture station
Police are searching for the suspect who allegedly threatened an OC Transpo passenger. (OPS/Handout)
The Ottawa Police Service is looking for a man who allegedly threatened an OC Transpo passenger with a knife at Tunney's Pasture station early Thursday morning.
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In a statement, OPS say the man entered the transit shelter in the 1600 block of Scott Street at about 12:40 a.m. He allegedly brandished a knife and made threats to another passenger.
The suspect then left the area. The victim did not sustain and physical injuries.
In an update on Friday, police say they have identified the victim.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5116.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.
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