Ottawa police are urgently requesting public assistance in locating a suspect responsible for a violent grab-and-run robbery that left a victim seriously injured last month.
Details of the Violent Incident
The attack occurred on October 9, 2025, in the 2000 block of Carling Avenue. According to police reports, the incident took place at approximately 2:52 p.m. when an unidentified suspect approached the victim, forcefully grabbed her purse, and immediately fled the scene.
During the confrontation, the victim fell to the ground, sustaining what authorities have described as serious injuries that required medical attention.
Suspect Description and Police Appeal
Police have released a general description of the suspect, noting the individual was dressed entirely in black clothing, wearing a hood and a face mask that concealed their identity.
Ottawa police robbery unit investigators are asking anyone with information about this violent grab-and-run robbery to come forward. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Ottawa Police Service robbery unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5116.
The investigation remains active as authorities continue to pursue all leads in this disturbing daytime robbery that has raised concerns about public safety in the Carling Avenue area.
