Assault on Rideau Street; seeking information and witnesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 13, 2026 10:45 a.m.
Ottawa — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect and gathering information related to an assault that occurred on Thursday, September 10, in the 100 Block of Rideau Street.
At approximately 6:40 p.m., the victim and the suspect passed one another when the suspect assaulted the victim without provocation.
The suspect is described as male, average build and approximately 5’6. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black hoodie with a large white Puma 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.
Reference: 26-264636
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