Ottawa police remain on the hunt for a suspect in the June 19 robbery of a taxi driver on Fairlea Crescent after one of the suspects was arrested Wednesday.



Shukri Ismael, 19, of Ottawa was to appear in court Wednesday on charges of robbery, conspiracy, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon and use of a weapon in the commission of an offence, as well as fraudulently obtaining transportation.



The robbery occurred early June 19 when the suspects were picked up at South Keys transit station by a taxi driver who was told to drive themto the area of 2920 Fairlea Cr. When they arrived, the passenger in the back seat produced a handgun, pointed it at the driver and demanded cash.



The driver said he had no money and the pair left empty handed. The driver was not hurt.



The second suspect is believed to be an associate of Ismael and is described as black, 20-25 years of age, 64 – 73 kg, (140-160 pounds) with a goatee and moustache. He spoke English and a second language, had an earring in his left ear.



Anyone with information on this suspect is asked to call Ottawa police robbery unit, 613-236-1222, ext. 5116. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).