The incident happened on Albert Street at Elgin Street.

The Ottawa Police Service is searching for a man, who it says robbed a woman after choking her to the point of unconsciousness.

Officers say a meeting between the victim and suspect, on Albert Street at Elgin Street, had been pre-arranged on Sunday, December 16, around 5:35 p.m.

The suspect choked the victim, demanding her money, until she fell unconscious. The man then took the money and left.

He is described as a white man, between 35 and 42 years old, standing 5' 6" (168 cm), with a brown beard and moustache. He was wearing jeans, a dark sweater, dark leather jacket, dark gloves and a dark-coloured toque.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222, ext.5116.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.