Police searching for suspect after attempted armed robbery

Officers are hoping the public can help them track down a suspect involved in an attempted robbery.

The incident happened on Nov. 22 in the 200 block of Bank Street just after 3:05 p.m. According to officials, a man entered the store and attempted to steal merchandise when he was approached by a staff member. He threatened the employee with a weapon and ran from the building. There were no reported injuries.

The suspect is described as a white man, around 50 years old with a medium build. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black Helly Hansen jacket, black pants, a beige baseball cap, black shoes and a surgical mask.

Anyone with information as to the identity of this individual, or information about this incident, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5116.

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