The Ottawa Police Service says it is seeking public assistance in locating a suspect involved in a robbery in Ottawa’s south end last month.
Police say the male suspect entered a store in the 2000 block of Bank Street, south of Walkley Road, at approximately 3:05 p.m. on Nov. 22 and attempted to steal merchandise.
The man allegedly threatened staff with a weapon after they attempted to approach him, police say. He then fled the area on foot.
Police say the suspect is described as a white male, 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 is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5116.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.