(Ottawa) The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit has laid charges in relation to recent retail robbery.
On March 11, 2014, at approximately 11:40 pm, a lone male attended, in a vehicle, at a gas station situated along the 1400 block of Woodroffe Ave. The suspect obtained gas, and then entered the premises. The suspect then produced a knife and made a verbal demand for cash. The suspect fled with an undisclosed quantity of cash. There were no injuries. The vehicle was observed a short time later by a uniform patrol officer. The vehicle was stopped without incident and the suspect was taken in custody.
David YOUNG, age 51 of Ottawa, is charged with robbery, possession of a weapon, and breach of probation. He appeared in court March 12, 2014, and was held in custody. He appears next on March 13, 2014.
Anyone with information with respect to this robbery, 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.