The Ottawa Police Service is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in connection with a reported assault on Rideau Street in September. According to police, the victim and the suspect passed each other on the street at around 6:40 p.m. on Sept. 10, at which point the suspect, “assaulted the victim without provocation.” Police describe the suspect as mal, of average build, and approximately 5-foot-6 (167 cm). At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black hoodie with a large with Puma logo on the front and white writing on the sleeves, black pants, white shoes, and a hospital mask. Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity, or who may have witnessed the assault, is asked to contact the Central Criminal Investigations Section at 613-236-1222, extension 5166, or by email at centralciu@ottawapolice.ca. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting crimestoppers.ca.
