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Suspects to identify in East end Catalytic converter thefts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Tuesday, August 24th, 2021                11:50am 

(Ottawa) – The Break and Enter Unit is looking for public assistance to identify two individuals involved in a Break and Enter resulting in the theft of catalytic converters on July 28th, 2021. 

At approximately 2:30 am, two male suspects gained entry into a secure underground parking garage in the 1200 block of Donald Street. They proceeded to remove the catalytic converters from two parked vehicles. 

Suspect one is described...

Suspect to identify in Centretown Pharmacy Robberies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 23, 2021   1:20pm

(Ottawa)—The Robbery Unit is looking for public assistance to identify a man involved in two pharmacy Robberies in the Centretown area on August 21st, 2021.

At approximately 10:00am, a lone man entered a pharmacy in the 700 block of Gladstone Avenue.

At approximately 11:40am, the same man entered a pharmacy in the 700 block of Somerset Street West.

In both robberies, the suspect threatened the pharmacy clerk with a knife, demanding medication.

Suspect to identify in McArthur Ave Robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 23, 2021   11:50am    

(Ottawa) — The Robbery Unit is looking for public assistance to identify a man involved in a Robbery in the 300 block of McArthur Avenue on August 5th, 2021.

At approximately 5:30am, a lone man entered a business armed with a knife, threatened the cashier and took an undisclosed amount of money from the cash register. The cashier did not sustain any injuries.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian man, early to mid 50’s, 5’10” (178cm),...

Suspects to identify in South end vehicle theft

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 20, 2021   12:10pm

(Ottawa) — The East Criminal Investigations Unit is seeking the public’s help in identifying two individuals involved in the theft of a motor vehicle from a private sale late last month.

On July 28th, 2021, the owner of the vehicle met with a potential buyer in Osgoode for his 2011 white Dodge Ram 2500. The owner had listed his truck for sale on social media platforms.

Two men arrived and asked to take the vehicle for a test drive, however...

Woman sees boy alone on roadside after midnight and calls police

An alert Ottawa resident who called police when she saw something out of place ensured a wandering boy was found safe.

Chris was driving in the area of Bayshore Drive and Richmond Road on August 2 at about 3:05 am when she saw a boy walking aimlessly on the sidewalk. Looking around, she saw no adult with him.

She stopped, rolled down the window and called to him. The boy climbed over the metal rail and walked towards the mall. Chris works with children and she had a gut feeling he would run if...