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Help identify the suspect in a south-end robbery

Suspect to identify in south-end robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 23, 2025 9:50 a.m.

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a Facebook Marketplace robbery that occurred on October 11th in the 100 block of Twyford Street.

At approximately 10:00 p.m., the suspect met with the seller, and when he was handed the item, he ran off. The seller briefly gave chase and was then pushed by the suspect.

Minor physical injuries were reported.

The suspect is described as Black, in his early twenties, with a slim build and short black hair. At the time of the incident, he wore navy pants, a white hoodie, and a black sleeveless vest.

Anyone with information about the identity of this individual, or details related to this incident, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5116.

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

Safety first

The OPS reminds residents to prioritize their personal safety when arranging to meet with strangers for a trade.

Here are some important safety tips:

Avoid inviting strangers to your home to complete a transaction.
Bring a friend and choose a well-lit public place with video surveillance—preferably a Safe Trade Zone.
Meet during daylight hours. Last-minute changes to the meeting location should be treated as a red flag.
Walk away from the exchange if you're asked to go to a second, unfamiliar location.
Avoid meeting in vacant parking lots or secluded areas.

The OPS Safe Trade locations:

211 Huntmar Drive (Kanata Police Station)
245 Greenbank Road, Nepean (Greenbank Police Station)
466 Metcalfe Street (visitors' parking lot behind 474 Elgin Street)
4561 Bank Street, Gloucester (Leitrim Police Station)
3343 St-Joseph Boulevard (Orléans Police Station)

For more information, visit ottawapolice.ca/safetrade.

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