UPDATE: SUSPECT HAS BEEN ARRESTED.
The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit has laid charges in relation to a recent retail robbery and an arrest warrant has been issued for the suspect.
On July 9, 2015, at approximately 3:00 pm, a lone male suspect entered a drug store situated along the 100 block of Montreal Road. The suspect obtained an item and waited in the cashier’s line. Once at the cashier, the suspect made a verbal demand for cash and insinuated having a weapon. No weapon was seen. The suspect fled the premises with an undisclosed quantity of cash.
On July 14, 2015, David ENGLISH, age 51, was charged with a single count of robbery and an arrest warrant was issued. The suspect currently does not have a fixed address.
Mr. English is described as being a Caucasian male, 6’0” (183cm), approximately 140 lbs (64kg), thin build, blonde/grey hair, balding. He also wears prescription glasses (photos attached.)
Anyone with information with respect to this robbery, or the whereabouts of the suspect, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5116.
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