07/09/2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday September 7, 2010 – 10:40 pm (Ottawa) – Ottawa Police are currently investigating an attempted robbery at the Cash Money Store at 113 Rideau Street. At approximately 9:15 pm a lone male entered the store and produced a note to the clerk demanding a sum of money. Police were called and the suspect fled on foot toward the Rideau Centre. No weapon was seen, no cash was obtained and there were no injuries as a result of the incident. The suspect is described as a black male, possibly in his late teens, wearing a white sweater, red shirt and blue jeans. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service robbery unit at extension 5116 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS) or toll free at 1-800-222-8477. - 30 - CONTACT: Central Staff Desk Telephone: 613-236-1222, ext 5215
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