Ottawa Police investigating two robberies in Meadowlands Drive area

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in solving two recent robberies in the Meadowlands Drive area that occurred this week.

On October 21, 2013, at approximately 11 p.m., two persons were walking along Meadowlands Drive East, near Debra Avenue, when they noticed a male cross the street and begin to follow them. The male then came up behind them and placed a handgun into one of the victim’s ribcage. A demand was made for wallets, phones and money. Two other males were accompanying the primary suspect. The three men fled with the victims’ phones. There were no injuries.

On October 22, 2013, at approximately 7:25 p.m., two persons were walking along a pathway off Meadowlands Drive East, near Debra Avenue, when a suspect came up behind them and placed a handgun against the cheek of one of the victims. The suspect made a similar demand for items being carried by the two victims. The suspect fled with the victims’ phones and other items. There were no injuries.

The primary suspect is described as: black male, approximately 20-25 years, 6'2" (188cm), 220 lbs (100kg), brown eyes, short black hair and a couple days’ growth of facial hair/stubble, good complexion, and smelled of cigarette smoke.

The two males accompanying the primary suspect of the October 21st robbery are described as follows:

Male #1: possibly of middle-eastern descent, approximately 24 years, 5'6" (168), 150 lbs (68kg), a couple days growth facial hair/stubble, short 2" spiked hair at the front, lighter clear complexion, slim facial features.

Male #2: possibly of middle-eastern descent, 5'10" (178cm), 160lbs (73kg), medium length dark hair and a neatly trimmed beard.

Anyone with information with respect to these robberies, or any other robbery, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5116 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS) or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.