Ottawa police look for suspect in alleged December assault

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Police in Ottawa are looking to identify a suspect in an alleged assault that occurred Dec. 19 in the area of Somerset West and Percy Street.

At approximately 6:30 p.m., the suspect and victim had a brief interaction before the victim was assaulted, police say. There were no serious physical injuries.

Police say the suspect is a white man, about 20 to 30 years old with a medium build and medium-length brown hair. At the time of the incident, he was wearing skinny, dark-coloured jeans, a dark-coloured beanie, Vans shoes and no socks. He was carrying a skateboard.

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Police in Ottawa are looking to identify a suspect in an alleged assault that occurred on Dec. 19 in the area of Somerset West and Percy Street.
Police in Ottawa are looking to identify a suspect in an alleged assault that occurred on Dec. 19 in the area of Somerset West and Percy Street. Photo by Ottawa Police Service /Handout

Anyone with information about this individual’s identity or about this incident is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigation Section at 613-236-1222, extension 2193.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.

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