Ottawa Police Seek Suspect in March Road Robbery in Kanata

Ottawa police are looking for a suspect after a robbery at a commercial premises on March Road in Kanata earlier this month, and they're now asking the public for help putting a name to a face.

What happened

According to the Ottawa Police Service, a lone male suspect walked into a commercial premises in the 700 block of March Road on September 12, 2026, at approximately 10:55 p.m. He told an employee it was a robbery and was handed a sum of cash. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident.

Suspect description

Police describe the suspect as a white male in his 30s, with a goatee and a slender build. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing a black Ottawa Redblacks sweatshirt, black pants, and white running shoes. Investigators have not released any further details about how the suspect arrived at or left the scene, or whether a weapon was displayed during the encounter.

How to help

Ottawa police say anyone with information about the robbery or the suspect's identity is asked to contact the Robbery Unit directly at 613-236-1222, extension 5116, or by email at robbery@ottawapolice.ca.

For anyone who would rather stay anonymous, National Capital Area Crime Stoppers is also taking tips on the case. Tips can be submitted by calling the toll-free line at 1-800-222-8477 or by going to crimestoppers.ca.

Why it matters for Kanata

Cases like this one rely heavily on public tips, especially when there's a distinctive detail like a sweatshirt bearing the Redblacks logo that someone in the community might recognize. If you were in the 700 block of March Road around 11 p.m. on September 12, or if you recognize the description police have put out, investigators want to hear from you.

Sources: Ottawa Police Service, National Capital Area Crime Stoppers