Ottawa police trying to ID suspect in Clarence Street assault

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The Ottawa police have asked for the public’s help as they attempt to identify a suspect following a Dec. 7 assault on Clarence Street.

In the early morning hours, an individual approached a person in the 1-100 block of Clarence, said a few words and then assaulted the victim before leaving the scene on foot, police said in a release Tuesday.

They said the victim received minor injuries.

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The suspect was described as a Middle Eastern man, 20-25, about 5-9 with a heavy build and facial hair. At the time of the incident, police said he was seen wearing a yellow track suit, a black and yellow ball cap and black and red shoes.

Anyone with information regarding the incident was asked to call the Central Criminal Investigations Section at 613-236-1222, extension 5166, or email at centralciu@ottawapolice.ca.

The Ottawa police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect after an assault in the 1-100 block of Clarence Street on Dec. 7, 2024.
The Ottawa police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect after an assault in the 1-100 block of Clarence Street on Dec. 7, 2024. Photo by Handout /Ottawa Police Service
The Ottawa police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect after an assault in the 1-100 block of Clarence Street on Dec. 7, 2024.
The Ottawa police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect after an assault in the 1-100 block of Clarence Street on Dec. 7, 2024. Photo by Handout /Ottawa Police Service
The Ottawa police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect after an assault in the 1-100 block of Clarence Street on Dec. 7, 2024.
The Ottawa police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect after an assault in the 1-100 block of Clarence Street on Dec. 7, 2024. Photo by Handout /Ottawa Police Service
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