Ottawa police identify suspect in Rideau Street assault
The Ottawa Police Service says investigators have identified a suspect in an alleged assault on Rideau Street last month.
Police say the suspect attempted to take something from a victim at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 16.
When the victim would not allow him to take it, the suspect assaulted him, police say.
The victim sustained minor injuries.
On Thursday, police said investigators identified the suspect and the investigation continues.
Anyone with information as to the identity of the individual, or information about the incident, is asked to contact Const. D. Bashford at BashfordD@OttawaPolice.ca or 613-236-1222, ext. 2193.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ca.
CTV News Ottawa has removed an image of the suspect police were searching for from our website.
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