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Police said the assault happened in an elevator on April 9.
Published Apr 23, 2025
Last updated Apr 24, 2025
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Ottawa police are seeking a suspect in an alleged assault at the Rideau Street LRT station. Photo by Ottawa Police ServiceArticle content
Ottawa police are seeking to identify a suspect in an alleged assault at the Rideau Street LRT station.
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Police said the assault occurred around 7:35 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, inside an elevator at the LRT station.
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Police described the suspect as a Black woman, approximately 5’9” tall, wearing dark-rimmed glasses, a tan jacket over a blue hooded sweatshirt, a black scarf, dark jeans, and tan boots with fur. She was carrying a black handbag.
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Police asked anyone with information about the incident to contact Detective Patrick Wiseman at 613-236-1222, extension 6225 or by email at [email protected]. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.
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