Good Morning Ottawa, The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has been very busy with a number of stories to report on.
Suspect to identify in Innes Road bank robbery
On October 22, at approximately 10:45 a.m., the suspect entered the bank, approached a teller and demanded cash while wielding a weapon. The staff complied, and the suspect fled the scene on what appears to be a newer model Suzuki motorcycle with an undisclosed amount of money.
The suspect is described as a White man, with a slim build. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black hoodie, a face mask and glasses, a motorcycle helmet, black gloves and black casual shoes with a white trim.
Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity or details related to the incident is encouraged to contact the OPS. Images of the suspect are available on the official OPS website.
Police seek public’s assistance identifying suspect in Ogilvie Road sexual assault
On November 8, at approximately 11:50 a.m., a woman was approached by an unknown man and assaulted. The suspect fled toward the neighbourhood south of George-Étienne Cartier Parkway and Ogilvie Road.
The OPS are requesting the public’s assistance to identify the suspect, who is described as Black male, approximately 20 to 30 years old, approximately 5’8” to 5’11” (173 to 180 cm) tall, approximately 200 lbs (91 kg), with a medium to muscular build, wide nose, dark hair possibly tied back, and facial hair on his chin, and speaks English with a slight accent.
Anyone with information or materials that could assist the investigation are encouraged to reach out to OPS. Images of the suspect are available on the OPS website.
Bank Street Shooting investigation upgraded to homicide
In a followup to a previous story regarding a shooting that occurred at the 1600 block of Bank Street on September 12.
The OPS is advising that a victim of a previous shooting died. The investigation is now being treated as a homicide. On November 6, 2026, the OPS Homicide Unit upgraded the charges against Amin Osman-Ali, 33, of Ottawa, to second-degree murder. The victim has been identified as 26-year-old Michel Palangi. He died in hospital on October 12, 2026. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPS.
