Suspect Identified for Macing Another Bus Passenger

(Ottawa) — The Central District Investigations has identified a suspect in this matter. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Central District Investigations at 613-236-1222 at 613-236-1222 ext. 5166. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS) or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.

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CONTACT:

Sergeant Steven Desjourdy

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5166

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at 8:35 p.m.

Suspect Sought for Macing Another Bus Passenger

(Ottawa) — The Central District Investigations are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a man who maced another passenger on OC Transpo bus (#96) after a verbal altercation.

The incident occurred today at 12:39 p.m., on Slater Street near the intersection of Bank Street.

The alleged suspect sprayed the victim in the face; he then fled the bus accompanied with a woman. During this incident, other uninvolved passengers were also affected by the spray. Victims were treated on scene, but none were transported to hospital.

Police are looking for witnesses that may have observed the incident or anyone that has information relating to the suspect or the woman.

Suspect:

* White man

* Dirty blond/brown hair

* Around 22 years-of-age

* 5’4 (163 cm)

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