Suspect sought following assault on Rideau Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 15, 2026    1:00 p.m.

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an assault in the 100 block of Rideau Street.

On Sunday, September 13, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the victim was assaulted by the suspect while in a crowd. Two bystanders intervened.

The suspect is described as a man with an average build, approximately 50 years old and 5’6” tall. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a light-coloured T-shirt.

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

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