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Back to School safety reminders for children and commuters
Posted on Monday, August 30, 2021 08:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 30, 2021 12:10pm
(Ottawa)—This week and next week, children will be returning to school and many will be busing, walking and riding their bikes to their destinations for the first time in many months.
The Ottawa Police Service reminds motorists to be aware of the increase of children and youth on city streets. As school begins, please consider the following safety tips:
- Reduce speeds in school zones and be ready to stop at any time. Children do not always...
Shooting investigation in Greenboro East: seeking witnesses
Posted on Monday, August 30, 2021 06:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 30, 2021 10:45am
(Ottawa) — The Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred yesterday evening on the 300 block of Lorry Greenberg Drive.
At approximately 9:50 pm on August 29th, 2021, Frontline Officers responded to a call for shots fired. A 19 year old man was found injured nearby. He was treated and transported to the Hospital by Paramedics with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who...
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Suspect to identify in Queensway Park Robbery
Posted on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 12:00 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 4:05pm
(Ottawa)—The Robbery Unit is looking for public assistance to identify a man involved in a personal Robbery on June 19th, 2021.
At approximately 11:00pm, a man was walking in the area of Queensway Park near the OC Transpo Blair transit station when he was approached by the suspect. He was physically assaulted and fell on the ground. The suspect then proceeded to steal several items from him. The victim suffered minor injuries.
The suspect...
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Suspects to identify in East end Catalytic converter thefts
Posted on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 07:30 AM
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...
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Suspect to identify in Centretown Pharmacy Robberies
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2021 09:15 AM
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.