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Suspect to identify in a West end commercial robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 15, 2024    1:30 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a commercial robbery in the 8500 block of Campeau Drive on August 1st.

At approximately 10:30 am, the victim was attacked outside as he was delivering items at an outlet store. The suspect also stole delivery packages.

The suspect is described as a white male, in his 30’s, with brown curly hair. He was wearing a white shirt,...

Fraud Unit warning residents to be vigilant with card skimming fraud involving taxis and Uber

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 12, 2024   1:48pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Organized Fraud Unit is advising the public to be extra vigilant when being asked to pay for a service with a credit or bank card in exchange of money.

The Ottawa Police Service has recently received several complaints concerning people being defrauded after affording assistance in paying with their personal credit or bank card for a taxi or Uber fare.

In all incidents, a suspect approaches the victim in a...

Charges laid in a series of hate-related mischiefs across the City

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 12, 2024           12:57 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Hate and Bias Crime Unit has charged an individual following a series of mischief to property incidents across the city of Ottawa in March of this year.

Between March 16th and March 24th, the individual spray painted a series of antisemitic symbols and other hateful messages in multiple locations throughout the city.

A 20-year-old Ottawa woman has been identified and charged with 4 counts of...

Shooting Investigation at Lansdowne Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Saturday, August 10th, 2024  2:05 pm 

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1000 block of Bank St. early this morning. Police responded to calls of a shooting at Lansdowne Park, at approximately 2:20 a.m. The investigation found several bullet casings on the ground, but no reports of injuries. The shootings are considered targeted and there is no current risk to public safety.

Anyone with information about...

Demonstration in Ottawa this Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 9, 2024    2:40 pm

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service would like to advise the community to expect an increased police presence in the downtown core on Saturday, August 10th for a demonstration that is scheduled to take place in the afternoon.

Intermittent road closures are expected throughout the afternoon, and motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible. Please follow @Ottawa_Traffic/ @Ottawa_Circule for updates in relation to traffic delays or...