(Ottawa) The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit has laid a number of charges in relation to a series of early 2014 retail robberies.
On January 10, 2014, at approximately 5:55 pm, three suspects entered a convenience store situated along the 0-100 block of Preston Street. One of the suspects pointed a firearm at the employee and made a demand for cash. A second suspect then proceeded to obtain cash and cigarettes while a third stood as a lookout. The trio then fled the premises. There were no injuries.
On January 14, 2014, at approximately 6:05 pm, two suspects entered a convenience store situated along the 0-100 block of Elm Street. One of the suspects was armed with a handgun and pointed it at the store employee. The second suspect proceeded to obtain cash and cigarettes. The duo then fled the premises. There were no injuries.
On January 16, 2014, at approximately 7:00 pm, three suspects entered a convenience store situated along the 300 block of Fifth Avenue. One suspect remained at the door. The two remaining suspects, one armed with a handgun, confronted the employee and demanded cash. During the course of the robbery, the second of these suspects also produced a handgun. The suspects fled with an undisclosed quantity of cash. There were no injuries.
On April 2, 2014, at approximately 9:40 pm, a lone male suspect, armed with a handgun, entered a convenience store situated along the 0-100 block of Elm Street. The suspect pointed the weapon at store employees. The suspect was taking cash from the register when one of the employees attempted to intervene in the robbery. The employee was assaulted about the head with the pistol by the suspect. The suspect then fled the premises, dropping an imitation firearm in the process. The employee was transported by EMS to hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
Recently, a series of arrests has occurred and a number of charges laid in connection to these robberies:
A 17 year old male, of Ottawa, is charged with:
Four counts of robbery
Two counts wear disguise
Six counts of Failure to comply with YCJA probation.
Three counts of possession of a weapon in commission of an offence
Two counts of possession of a firearm while prohibited
One count of conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
One count of assault causing bodily harm
A 17 year old male, of Ottawa, is charged with:
Three counts of robbery
Three counts of conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
Three counts of breach of recognizance
Three counts of wearing a disguise
Three counts of possession of a weapon in commission of an offence
A 17 year old male, of Ottawa, is charged with:
Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
2 counts of Robbery
2 counts of Possession Weapons Dangerous
4 counts of breach of probation
Two counts of Wearing a Disguise
Two counts Possession firearm while prohibited
A 16 year old male, of Ottawa, is charged with:
Two counts of robbery
Two counts of Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
Wearing a disguise
Two counts of Possession of a weapon
Two counts of Breach of undertaking
Three of the four persons charged remain in custody. One was released from a bail hearing.
Anyone with information with respect to these robberies, or any other robbery, is asked to contact the Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5116 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS) or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.