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The Ottawa Police Service say in a release that they are seeking assistance in locating Hachem Mahdi, 26, after a man pulled a knife on police officers.

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The man then fled in a stolen vehicle, a brown pickup truck, a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, with a cab cover, with Ontario plates AZ38543

Police say Mahdi is to be considered armed and dangerous, and should not be approached.

Anyone with information should call 911.