Police seek suspect in Centretown bank robbery

Ottawa Police are asking for help from the public to find a suspect in connection to a bank robbery that occurred last week in Centretown.

Last Thursday an armed man entered a bank near Bank and Flora streets and demanded money. He left with an undisclosed amount in a pick-up truck that was waiting nearby, manned by a second suspect.

According to an OPS press release, the suspect is a white man between five-foot-six (167.6cm) and five-foot-eight (172.7cm) and weighs approximately 175 pounds. He is described as having bald or short cropped hair, a goatee and a tattoo on the right side of his neck.

He was dressed in black, with a black hoodie, black pants, sunglasses and gloves, according to the press release. 

The police also offered a description of the car, which is a dark green or grey pick-up truck with a Quebec licence plate.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Ottawa police robbery unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5116. Or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477.