OTTAWA - The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit has laid a number of charges in relation to a series of 2014 bank robberies.
In addition to the robberies listed in the initial release, charges have also been laid in connection to a bank robbery that occurred on January 13, 2014. On that date, at approximately 4:45 pm, a lone male entered a bank situated along the 2400 block of Bank Street. The suspect passed a note making a demand for money. The suspect fled the premises empty-handed. There were no injuries.
George Morris, age 37 of Ottawa, is charged with the following offences:
- Nine (9) counts of robbery
- Five (5) counts of wearing a disguise
- Four (4) counts of using a firearm in the commission of an offence
- Five (5) counts of pointing a firearm
- Four (4) counts of possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace
- Four (4) counts of possession of a firearm or weapon contrary to a prohibition order
Mr. Morris was already in custody. He will appear in court on April 24, 2014.
Anyone with information with respect to these robberies, or any other robbery, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5116 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS) or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.
