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City police are asking the public to help them identify a “faux-hawked” man accused of robbing a Rideau Street gas bar last Saturday.

The man entered the station at the intersection of King Edward Avenue at about 7 p.m. and held one hand in his pocket, threatening the clerk that he was armed with a knife and demanding cash.

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After a brief struggle, the suspect fled with an undisclosed sum of money, leaving the employee with minor injuries.

Police released security footage photos of the man, who’s described as 35-40 years old and about six feet tall with well-kept dark brown hair cut short on the sides and longer on the top and a short goatée. He’s right-handed and spoke English with a slight accent. He may have tattoos on the right side of his neck, below the ear, and on his left upper chest.

Anyone with tips about this or any other robbery is asked to call the robbery unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5116. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-8477 or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.