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Catalytic converters – Thefts in Ottawa continue
Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 08:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 12:37pm
(Ottawa) — Catalytic converters are an important part of every vehicle; they serve as an exhaust emission control and help reduce pollutants in exhaust gas. Unfortunately, they are also an item that the Ottawa Police Service has noted as a frequently stolen. Catalytic converters are expensive and hold a high resale value.
Since January 1, 2021, there have been approximately 187 reported catalytic converter thefts in Ottawa. It is believed...
Update: Suspect identified in Lowertown Break and Enter
Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2021 10:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 20, 2021 2:25pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Break and Enter Unit would like to thank the public for its help in identifying the suspect in the April 3rd, 2021 commercial Break and Enter that occurred on Rideau Street.
The man has been identified and the investigation is ongoing.
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CONTACT:Media Relations SectionTel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11:35am
Suspect to identify in Lowertown Break and Enter
Water RIDE this Saturday – Marine Unit offers boating safety tips
Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2021 06:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 20, 2021 10:15am
(Ottawa)—May 22-28 is Safe Boating Awareness Week and the Ottawa Police would like to remind residents of the importance of boating safety and provide tips to ensure safety on the waterways. The Marine, Dive and Trails Unit will do a Water RIDE on May 22nd to raise public awareness and enforce safe boating practices.
If you are swimming, boating, paddle boarding or kayaking in open waters, please Be Safe. Most people are not familiar with...
Shooting investigation near Hunt Club and Paul Benoit -- police seeking witnesses and video
Posted on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:32pm
(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting at a vehicle that occurred this morning.
At approximately 5:05am, Frontline Patrol officers responded to a shooting in the area of Hunt Club Road and Paul Benoit Driveway. A blue Honda Civic was seen leaving the area.
Two men in their early 20s, who were in the targeted vehicle, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone...
Suspect to identify in Woodroffe Avenue Robbery
Posted on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:14pm
(Ottawa) — The Robbery Unit is looking for public assistance to identify a man involved in a Robbery in the 1500 block of Woodroffe Avenue on March 14th, 2021.
At approximately 11:40pm, a lone man entered a business, assaulted the cashier, and took an undisclosed amount of money from the cash register. The cashier did not sustain serious injuries.
The suspect is described as a Black man in his early to mid-20’s, approximately 5’9” (175cm), and...
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