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Ottawa Police Service theft unit investigators try to establish a suspect who tried to rob a financial institution in Outdated Ottawa South on Jan. 5 earlier than fleeing empty-handed.

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A person walked into the financial institution on Financial institution Avenue close to Sunnyside Avenue at about 1:30 p.m. and approached a teller, police stated in a launch Wednesday.

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“The suspect proceeded to bang the counter, informed employees to not transfer, and demanded cash,” police stated. “The suspect fled the financial institution on foot, heading east, earlier than acquiring any cash.”

Nobody was injured.

The person was described as white, between 30 and 35 years of age, and 6 toes two inches to 6 toes 4 inches tall with a slim construct and blue eyes. He wore a dark-coloured rain jacket with a crimson round brand, black pants, sneakers, gloves and a black ski masks.

Anybody with details about the incident was requested to contact the theft unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5116. Nameless ideas will be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ca.