West end gas station robbery suspect being sought

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is investigating two linked retail robberies and is seeking the public’s assistance to identify the suspect responsible.

On March 15, 2015, at approximately 5:30 am, a lone male entered a gas station situated along the 700 block of March Rd and made a verbal demand for cash. The suspect produced a knife and made a demand for cash and cigarettes. The suspect fled the scene with a quantity of cash and cigarettes.

On March 20, 2015, at approximately 4:35 am, a lone male entered a gas station situated along the 3700 block of Fallowfield Rd and made a demand for cash and cigarettes. The suspect indicated he had a weapon and at one point during the robbery, dropped a knife on the floor from his pocket. The suspect fled with a quantity of cash, lottery tickets and cigarettes.

There were no injuries in either robbery.

The suspect sought is described as a Caucasian male, 40-50 years of age, approximately 5’8” (173cm), slim build, with graying hair and moustache.(images attached)

Anyone with information with respect to these robberies, 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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