Arrest warrant issued for robbery suspect

The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit has laid charges in connection to two bank robberies and an arrest warrant has been issued for the suspect.

On November 5, 2014, at approximately

3:30 pm

, a lone suspect entered a bank situated along the 400 block of Rideau St. The suspect waited in line and then proceeded to produce a note making a demand for cash.  The suspect indicated he had a gun though none was seen.  The suspect fled with an undisclosed quantity of cash.   There were no injuries.

On November 29, 2014, at approximately

10:10 am

, a lone male suspect entered a bank situated along the 6400 block of Jeanne D’Arc Blvd North. The suspect produced a note making a demand for money.  The suspect fled the bank with an undisclosed quantity of cash.  There were no injuries.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Kirvens LAMARRE, age 19, of Ottawa.  The suspect has been charged with two counts each of robbery and wearing a disguise.  LAMARRE is described as being a black male, 6’0”(183cm), 170 lbs(77kg), black hair, black eyes, with an athletic build. (Image attached)

Anyone with information with respect to these robberies, or the whereabouts of Kervins LAMARRE, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5116 .  Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS), toll free at 1-800-222-8477 or downloading the Ottawa Police iOS app.