Ottawa Police lay charges laid in market robbery

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service robbery Unit has laid charges in connection to two separate investigations.

On September 6, 2013, at approximately 7:30 pm, a male victim, bound to a wheelchair, was situated along York Street when he was approached by a male suspect. The victim was punched, and then had a quantity of loose money taken from a tray on his wheelchair. On September 11, 2013, at approximately 8:15 pm, the same suspect again approached the same victim, near York/William Streets and stole a quantity of loose monies. The suspect fled but was followed by a passerby who notified and directed police to the suspect. There were no injuries.

Emmanuel MBAIHA, age 35 of Ottawa, is charged with robbery, theft under $5000, and 2 counts of breach of probation. Mr. Mbaiha appeared in court on September 12, 2013.

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

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