Suspect identified in Montreal Road bank robbery

- Aug 06, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 10, 2026 3:10 p.m.

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service has identified the suspect involved in the bank robbery investigation on Montreal Road.

We wish to thank the public and media for their assistance.

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

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 6, 2026 4:00 p.m.

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a bank robbery in the 500 block of Montreal Road.

On August 4, 2026 at approximately 11:20 a.m., the suspect entered the bank, approached a teller and demanded cash. Staff complied, and the suspect fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspect is described as:

White man
Approximately 40 years old
Tanned complexion
Grey hair
Light-coloured beard
Pointed nose

At the time of the incident, he was wearing:

Black sunglasses
A black baseball cap with a red brim featuring the Ottawa Redblacks logo
A light green-blue T-shirt
A jacket
Black jeans

Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity or details related to the incident was asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5116.

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