04/16/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/16/2024 10:38
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 12:05 pm
(Ottawa) -The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit has charged two individuals responsible for several jewellery store thefts and robberies following a complex four-month-long investigation.
The incidents:
On April 12th, the Robbery Unit, with the assistance of the Tactical Unit, Neighbourhood Resource Team, Canine Unit and Forensic team, executed warrants at two homes.
Haider IQBAL, 23 years old, of Ottawa was arrested in relation to the seven above noted incidents. He was charged with:
A 16-year-old, who cannot be named per the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), was charged with IQBAL in relation to robberies nos. 6 and 7.
Both were remanded into custody.
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