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Arson Unit seeking assistance into fire investigation in Centretown
Posted on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 07:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 11:15 am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Arson Unit is seeking the public’s help in identifying a person of interest pertaining to an Arson investigation.
At approximately 2:06 am on August 26, 2021 Frontline Officers responded to a working fire in the 300 block of Somerset Street West. The fire was extinguished and there was extensive property damage. No one was injured.
The woman is described as a Black woman, stocky build, blond hair...
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Birdwatcher helps police locate missing elderly man stuck in mud
Posted on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 08:15 AM
Last month, a man in his seventies who went for a walk with his dog and got stuck in the mud for several hours was found thanks to an alert birdwatcher.
Marcel Gahbauer gets out for a walk daily, but only visits Bruce Pit about once a month. That’s where he headed on August 13.
He was stopped on his way in by an officer who advised him they were searching for a missing man.
As Marcel goes out to see wildlife, he walks quietly and listens for their sounds rather than wearing headphones. It’s a good...
Suspect to identify in Cumberland Street personal Robbery
Posted on Monday, September 13, 2021 01:15 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, September 13, 2021 5:15pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Robbery Unit is looking for public assistance to identify a man involved in a personal Robbery on July 27th, 2021.
At approximately 8:09am at the intersection of Cumberland Street and Rideau Street, a man stole an undisclosed amount of money from a victim and fled on foot. The victim and suspect engaged in a brief physical altercation where the victim sustained minor injuries.
The suspect is described as a...
Sexual Assault in Carlington: seeking witnesses
Posted on Monday, September 13, 2021 07:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, September 13, 2021 11:35am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit (SACA) is investigating a stranger sexual assault that occurred on September 10th, 2021, near the intersection of Laperrière Avenue and Cavan Street.
At approximately 8:30am on September 10, 2021, a 15 year old young woman was with a small group of friends when she was approached and sexually assaulted by an unknown man.
The suspect is described as Caucasian man,...
Shooting investigation in Blossom Park: seeking witnesses
Posted on Friday, September 10, 2021 04:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 10, 2021 8:20am
(Ottawa) — The Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred this morning near the intersection of Albion and Lester Roads
At approximately 2:16am on September 10, 2021, Frontline Officers responded to a call for what was originally reported as a collision. On scene, Officers located a vehicle with onboard a 29 year old male driver who had suffered injuries apparently from gunshot. He was treated and transported to the...