Police release photo of bank robbery suspect

Ottawa police released these images of a man accused of robbing a bank on October 22, 2012.

Ottawa police want your help to identify the man seen in these newly released pictures. He is accused of robbing a bank on Main Street last Monday.

Police say the robbery happened just before 2:30 in the afternoon when a man walked into a bank in the 200 block of Main Street and demanded cash. He took off with an undisclosed amount of money and is still at large.

The suspect is described as white, in his late 30s or early 40s and about 5’5” tall. Police say he has a “slim build, reddish/blonde beard, bad teeth, pock-marked face, and swollen lips.” He is described as wearing a gray hoodie, dark sunglasses and jeans at the time of the robbery. Police also say he smelled of alcohol and cigarette smoke.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ottawa Police immediately at 613-236-1222 ext. 5116 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS).