Ottawa police investigating after taxi driver assaulted, robbed in west end

The sign outside Ottawa Police headquarters on Elgin St. is seen in this undated photo. (Aaron Reid/CTV News Ottawa)

Ottawa police are looking for a suspect after a taxi driver was assaulted and robbed in the city’s west end.

The taxi driver was dispatched to the 1100 block of Meadowlands Drive for a pickup at approximately 3 p.m. Friday.

“Once on scene, the driver was assaulted by an unknown male passenger,” police said in a media release.

“The man then entered the taxi and stole cash before fleeing the area.”

Police say the suspect is described as a man in his late 20s or 30s, approximately 190 to 200 lbs. with dark hair worn in a short ponytail and a short dark beard.

“At the time of the incident, he was wearing a white t-shirt, dark pants, and white Adidas running shoes. He was carrying a black backpack and a blue reusable shopping bag,” police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service’s Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5116.

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