(Ottawa) The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit has laid charges in connection to a series of recent retail robberies.
On March 27, 2014, at approximately 1:50 am, a lone male entered a convenience store situated along the 800 block of Meadowlands Drive. The suspect produced a knife and made a demand for money. The suspect fled with an undisclosed quantity of cash.
On March 28, 2014, at approximately 4:09 pm, a lone male entered a gas station kiosk situated along the 1300 block of Prince of Wales Drive. Again the suspect produced a knife and made a demand for money. The suspect fled with an undisclosed quantity of cash.
On March 28, 2014, at approximately 6:15 pm, a lone male entered a convenience store situated along the 700 block of Baseline Road. The suspect armed with a knife made a demand for money. The suspect fled with an undisclosed quantity of cash.
On March 29, 2014, at approximately 9:20 am, a lone male entered a gas station kiosk situated along the 1400 block of Prince of Wales Drive. The suspect who was armed with a knife made a demand for money. The suspect fled with an undisclosed quantity of cash.
There were no injuries in any of the robberies.
A suspect was arrested the evening of March 29/2014 in the Meadowlands Drive area by West Neighbourhood Officers. Danny BENTIVOGLIO, age 35 of Ottawa, is charged with the following:
4 counts of robbery
4 counts assault with a weapon
4 counts carry a concealed weapon
4 counts possession of a weapon in commission of offence
1 count utter threats
1 count wear disguise
Mr. Bentivoglio appeared in court on March 30/2014. He appears in court next on April 3/2014.
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.