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Suspects to identify in organized theft of cell phones

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 30, 2023   12:15 pm

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Criminal Investigations Unit is looking to identify four suspects involved in a theft on January 20, 2023, in the 2100 block of Carling Avenue.

At approximately 3 p.m., four men entered a store and stole multiple cell phones before fleeing the scene on foot. The men are described as middle eastern, between 16-22 years of age.

The suspects are believed to be involved in multiple similar, ongoing thefts in...

Man charged with hate-motivated assault in Hintonburg

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 29, 2023   11:20 am

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service has charged a man following an assault in the 1100 block of Wellington Street earlier this month.

On March 11th at approximately 5:30 pm, a man began to yell at a woman walking down the street, using anti-Asian slurs. He then proceeded to assault her.

The woman was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Kevin BELISLE, 30 years old of Ottawa was charged with Assault and Mischief.

We...

Are you familiar with the grandparent scam?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 22, 2023  10:00am

(Ottawa) – Organized Fraud Unit investigators have received over 10 reports about the grandparent scam in the past week and want to share a few safety tips with the community.

With this type of scams, the fraudster calls claiming be your grandchild or calling on behalf of your grandchild asking for money or gift cards. They prey on an unsuspecting victim’s fear of a loved one being hurt or in trouble.

Scammers will often also claim that...

Suspect to identify in Barrhaven Sexual Assault

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 13, 2023   2:20 pm

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Unit is looking to identify a suspect involved in a sexual assault on November 23, 2021.

That morning, a black Mercedes sedan (model CLA 250) with two men inside picked up a girl (under the age of 16) on Greenbank Road. They drove to a secluded area and the two men sexually assaulted the victim.

The suspect to identify is described as a black man and is believed to be...

Statement of support for city council’s declaration of IPV as epidemic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 10, 2023      4:35 pm

Ottawa — This week, Ottawa city council declared intimate partner violence (IPV) an epidemic. The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) supports the City and all the involved partners and agencies who were involved in making this declaration. We recognize that IPV is a key issue impacting women’s lives and undermining public safety.

On March 8th, we celebrated International Women’s Day and recognized the women of the OPS – past, present, sworn and...