Public Assistance Sought to Identify Suspect in Aggravated Assault on OC Transpo Bus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 26, 2026 12:15 p.m.
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated assault.
On October 3, 2026, between 6:20 p.m. and 7 p.m., the suspect and another man were involved in a verbal and physical altercation aboard an OC Transpo bus. Both men exited the bus in the area of Bank Street and Glebe Avenue.
The suspect is described as a White man, approximately 5’7” to 6’0” tall, with shoulder-length light blond hair and a full beard.
At the time of the incident, the suspect was wearing a tan-coloured T-shirt with a large design on the front, dark pants, black gloves, black Nike slides and white socks. He was also wearing or carrying an open light blue button-up shirt.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Central Investigations Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5166, or by email at centralciu@ottawapolice.ca.
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