Ottawa police seek to identify 2 robbery suspects at South Keys

Ottawa police are looking to identify these suspects in connection with an alleged robbery in the South Keys area on Aug., 2025. (Ottawa Police Service/handout)

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects involved in an alleged robbery in early August in the South Keys area.

Police say two suspects entered a store at around 3:55 p.m. on Aug. 3 and allegedly brandished a weapon when confronted by staff about attempted shoplifting.

The suspects left the scene on bicycles. No one was reported hurt.

The first suspect is described as an Indigenous man, medium build, with black hair. He was wearing black cargo pants and black shoes and had multiple tattoos on his arms and hands.

The second suspect is described as an Indigenous woman, medium build, with black hair, wearing a dark-coloured T-shirt.

Anyone with information about the identity of these individuals, or details related to this incident, is asked to contact the OPS Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5116.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.

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