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20/01/2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 20, 2012     4:35pm

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service is investigating a personal robbery that took place on January 19, 2012.  At about 8:30 am, a lone teenage male was walking in the area of Gatesbury Street and Deerfox Drive when two suspects in a vehicle approached.

The males were both wearing black ski masks. The 14 year old victim was told to get in the car and upon doing so, a demand was made for cash.  As the interaction between the victim and passenger took place, the driver proceeded to drive along neighbouring streets.  The victim was released a short time later.  Nothing was taken and there were no injuries sustained as a result of the robbery.  No weapon was seen.     

The two suspects are described as white, 20-25 years of age, 5 feet 11 inches (180 centimeters) to 6 feet 1 inch (185 centimeters) in height.  The driver was wearing a black hoodie and black jeans. The passenger wore a grey hoodie, black jeans, and white sneakers.  The vehicle was described as being an older model Honda Civic.     

Anyone with information with respect to this robbery, 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. 

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