Suspect charged in Bell Street convenience store robbery

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service has laid charges in connection to an overnight retail robbery.

On April 8, 2015, at approximately 2:50 am, Police responded to a report of a window having been broken at a convenience store situated along the 100 block of Bell Street. At the scene, Police ascertained there had in fact been a robbery. A lone suspect entered the premises carrying a rock and made a demand for money. When other people entered the store, the suspect fled, empty-handed, and then threw the rock at a window. The suspect was arrested nearby by patrol officers without incident. There were no injuries.

Ryan HENRY, age 26 of Ottawa, is charged with the following offences:

* Robbery

* Possession of a weapon

* Uttering threats

* Mischief under $5000

* Breach of probation

Mr. Henry appears in court on April 8, 2015.

Anyone with information with respect to this robbery, or any other robbery, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5116. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS) or by downloading the Ottawa Police iOS app.

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