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Suspect to identify in 300 block Bank Street robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 3, 2019     11:53pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is looking for the public’s help in identifying a man in relation to personal robbery in the 300 block of Bank Street on May 3, 2019. 

At about 1:20 a.m. the male suspect attended a business on Bank Street to purchase an item from the victim. After viewing the item, the suspect proceeded to press an object against the victim’s throat and demanded that he gives him the item or he would push it...

Seeking to identify a person of interest in Mackay Street robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Thursday, May 30, 2019 12:23pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa police Service Robbery Unit is seeking the public’s help to identify a person of interest regarding a robbery which occurred on April 11, 2019 at 5:20pm in the 100 block of Mackay Street. 

A group of males lured a victim into a residence, took their personal belongings while armed with knives and fled the area once the robbery was completed. 

Investigators are seeking the public’s help in identifying a person of interest. 

Public Advisory: Avoid Break & enters into sheds & garages

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 7, 2019   8:30am 

(Ottawa) —With the arrival of warmer weather, the Ottawa Police Service Break & Enter Unit is anticipating an increase in the number of break & enters to insecure sheds and garages across the City. It takes moments to enter a garage or shed and make off with commonly stored items within, such as powered yard equipment and bikes. 

Residents are reminded that the best deterrent to avoid this situation is to ensure your sheds and garages are...

Suspect to identify in Livery Street fraud and break and enter in March

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 6, 2019                1:40pm 

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is investigating a fraud as well as the break and enter it is linked to, and is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible.

On the morning of Saturday, March 2, 2019 a residential break and enter occurred in the 300 block of (area of) Livery Street in Ottawa. An unknown male suspect stole the homeowner’s wallet containing several identification cards and a credit card.  

Suspect to identify in Coventry Road retail robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 6, 2019                  12:00pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery which occurred on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 1:07p.m. in the 300 block of Coventry Road.

A lone male suspect entered a store, stole merchandise and when confronted by the store employee, brandished a box cutter. The employee was not injured and the suspect fled the area. 

Investigators are seeking the...