OTTAWA - The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is investigating a recent retail robbery and is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the suspect.
On Tuesday August 13, 2013, at approximately 1:45 am, a lone male entered a Mac’s Milk convenience store situated along the 2600 block of Alta Vista Drive. The suspect made an initial request for cigarettes but then produced a knife and made a demand for additional cigarettes, lighters, and cash. The suspect fled the premises with a quantity of cigarette packs, a number of lighters, and an undisclosed amount of cash. There were no injuries.
The suspect is described as being a Caucasian male, 50-55 years of age, 5'5"(165 cm), medium build, grey hair, salt & pepper beard. He was wearing a baseball cap, a blue shirt and jeans. The suspect possibly smelled of kitchen grease.
Anyone with information with respect to this robbery, 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.
