Suspect sought in Tapiola Crescent convenience store robbery

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is investigating a recent convenience store robbery and is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible.

On June 13, 2016, at approximately 9:50 pm, a lone male suspect entered a convenience store situated along the 1-100 block of Tapiola Crescent near Johnson Road. The suspect indicated he had a weapon and made a demand for money. No weapon was seen. The suspect fled the premises with an undisclosed quantity of cash and cigarettes. The suspect was seen to flee to a dark blue vehicle, last seen travelling westbound on Johnson Road toward Bank Street. It is unclear if the suspect drove or had a driver waiting in the vehicle. There were no injuries.

The suspect is described as being a Caucasian male, 40-50 years old, shaved head, light brown goatee, 5’8 (173cm)

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