Police seek assistance to identify bank robbery suspect

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Ottawa police are seeking public assistance to identify a suspect in a bank robbery in the 1400 block of Merivale Road on Oct. 21.

The suspect entered the unnamed bank at 3:37 p.m. and demanded money from staff.

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He then attempted to break into a cash dispenser and stole money from a customer.

The suspect was described as a “middle-aged white man,” about six feet tall. Security pictures from the scene indicated the suspect was carrying a dark-coloured sports-type bag.

The release did not say whether a weapon was used.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPS robbery unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5116.

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

Security photo of a suspect in a Merivale Road bank robbery Oct. 21 Photo by Ottawa Police Service

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