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Seeking the identity of a male involved in a theft
Posted on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 10:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 3:35pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigations Unit is looking for public assistance to identify a male suspect involved in a theft.
On Saturday, November 9, 2019, at approximately 3:00pm, a lone male entered a locker room in the 800 block of King Edward Avenue and stole a backpack containing a number of personal items from a locker.
He is described as a black male, 18 to 25 years old, approximately 5’10” to 6’...
Cause of carbon monoxide leak on Phoenix Crescent determined not to be suspicious
Posted on Friday, December 06, 2019 10:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, December 6, 2019 3:26pm
(Ottawa)— On Tuesday, November 19, 2019 officers were called to assist Ottawa Fire Services and Ottawa Paramedic Service in relation to serious injuries at a residence in the 300 block of Phoenix Crescent.
A 75year old woman was in the care of the paramedics in life-threatening condition and a 75 year old male was located deceased in the residence. High levels of carbon monoxide (CO) were measured inside the residence, at the time.
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Suspect to identify in a residential break and enter in Orleans
Posted on Friday, December 06, 2019 04:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, December 6, 2019 9:17am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is looking to identify a suspect in relation to a break and enter and fraudulent use of a debit card that occurred on November 12, 2019 in the area of Innes Road and Tenth Line Road, Orleans.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, 25-35 years old, 5’10” – 6’ (179-183cm), medium build, with a goatee. He was wearing blue winter coat, dark-coloured hooded shirt, tuque, black pants and running...
Fraud Warning: SIM Card Swapping
Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2019 08:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, December 5, 2019 1:30pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Fraud Unit is advising the community of recent scams involving “SIM card swapping.” This is a scam that is affecting consumers all over North America.
What is it?
A fraudster, armed with personal information about a targeted victim, will call the victim’s cell phone provider. They will have enough information about the victim to convince the cell phone provider that they are the targeted victim. They...
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Armed robbery suspect to identify
Posted on Tuesday, December 03, 2019 07:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, December 03, 2019 12:00pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is looking for assistance from the public in identifying a male suspect involved in an armed robbery in the West End of Ottawa Tuesday, October 29th.
Shortly before 5:00 a.m. a male suspect, armed with a handgun, entered a business in the 1500 block of Woodroffe Avenue. The suspect approached an employee, brandished the firearm and demanded cigarettes. The suspect was given a large...