Investigators seek public assistance to identify suspect in Bank Street stabbing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 10:30 a.m.
(Ottawa) –The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is asking for the public’s assistance to identify a person involved in a serious assault.
On May 16, 2026, a victim was stabbed behind a commercial business in the 400 block of Bank Street at approximately 3:15 a.m.
The victim sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital.
Investigators are looking to identify a suspect who is described as a White man with a thin build and grey hair. At the time, he was wearing a black-and-white hat, a green hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and black shoes.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of this individual is asked to call the Central Criminal Investigations Section at 613-236-1222, extension 5166, or email centralciu@ottawapolice.ca. Reference case number 26-130493.
Remain anonymous and call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at crimestoppers.ca.
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