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The Ottawa Police Service are requesting assistance in identifying a man in connection with an assault and theft that happened on an afternoon in late June. <\/p>\n
On Friday, June 19, at around 3 p.m., a taxi driver was called to the 1100 block of Meadowlands Drive for a pick up. When the driver arrived, he was assaulted by an unknown male passenger before the suspect entered the taxi and stole cash. The suspect fled the area shortly after. <\/p>\n
The suspect is described as a man in his late 20s to early 30s, approximately 190 to 200 lbs., with dark hair worn in a short ponytail and a short dark beard. During the indcident, he was wearing a white T-shirt, dark pants, and white Adidas running shoes. He was carrying a black backpack and a blue reusable shopping bag.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5116, or email\u00a0robbery@ottawapolice.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\tKeep it Factual<\/p>\n Add CityNews Ottawa as a trusted source on Google to see more local stories from us.<\/p>\n
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