A woman had her cell phone taken out of her hand.

A 20-year-old Ottawa man is facing charges after police say a woman on Strandherd Drive, near Longfields Drive, had her cell phones stolen while she was talking on it.

Officers say the suspect walked past her a nabbed her phone on Sunday, July 21, at 1:15 a.m.

Officers covered the area to try and locate the suspect.

A short while later, a K9 officer was driving in the area and spotted a man who matched the description of the suspect. A witness to the theft was also interacting with the suspect.

Elvis Pressoir was arrested with stolen items found on him. He was also wanted for two other thefts, one in which he was armed with a hammer and concealed his face.

The 20-year-old is charged with:

Theft under (three counts)

Wear a disguise

His next court date is scheduled for August 22.