(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit has laid a number of charges in relation to a series of recent retail robberies. .
On June 7, 2014, at approximately 11:00 pm, a lone female suspect entered a gas station situated along the 3300 block of Fallowfield Road. The suspect asked for cigarettes and when the clerk requested payment, the suspect produced a hammer and made a demand for money. The suspect fled with an undisclosed quantity of cash.
On June 11, 2014, at approximately 9:00 pm, a lone female suspect entered a gas station situated along the 2900 block of Woodroffe Avenue. The suspect asked for cigarettes and when the clerk sought payment, the suspect produced a hammer and made a demand for money. The suspect fled with an undisclosed quantity of cash.
On June 15, 2014, at approximately 9:10 pm, a lone female suspect entered a gas station situated along the 1400 block of Woodroffe Avenue. The suspect asked for cigarettes and when the clerk requested identification, the suspect produced a hammer and made a demand for money and cigarettes. The suspect ultimately fled empty-handed after the clerk grabbed the hammer.
There were no injuries in any of the robberies.
On June 16, 2014, a 16 years old female was arrested without incident in relation to these robberies. She has been charged with the following offences:
Three counts of robbery
Three counts of possession of a weapon in commission of an offence
Three counts of wearing a disguise
Three counts Breach of Undertaking
The suspect will appear in Youth Court on June 17, 2014.
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.