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Woman to identify in Lowertown Break and Enters
Posted on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 08:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 12:45pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit is looking for the public’s help in identifying an individual involved in two Break and Enters.
On May 26th, the suspect entered an apartment building in the 500 block of Rideau Street and stole packages from the lobby.
On June 13th, the same suspect broke into a religious institution in the 500 block of Rideau Street, stealing several items from within.
The suspect is described as a...
Frauds work because they prey on victims’ honest and trusting nature
Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 10:00 AM
Some scams sound too good to be true with an easy-money windfall, others exploit your love for your family and then there are scammers who go after your honest nature and desire to help. That’s what happened earlier this month to a senior Ottawa resident, when he was asked to help his bank catch a credit card fraudster.
“Everyone thinks they won’t fall for a scam, but these people are incredibly convincing,” says Cst. Andrew Worth, who investigated the incident. “First, they asked if the...
Suspects sought in Alta Vista Break and Enter investigation
Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 06:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 10:35am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying two men involved in a Break and Enter that occurred in the 1200 block of Livingstone Avenue on May 13th, 2021.
The men in the attached photos used a bank card that was stolen during the break and enter to make purchases at several locations throughout the City.
The first suspect is described as a Caucasian man,...
Shooting investigation in Beacon Hill, police seeking witnesses
Posted on Monday, June 14, 2021 08:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 14, 2021 12:53pm
(Ottawa) – The Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred today in the 1500 block of Marley Crescent where a man was severely injured.
At approximately 12:15am, an altercation occurred on the street between two groups of people. When Frontline officers arrived on scene, they located several shell casings on the ground.
Shortly after the incident, a 23-year-old man was dropped-off at a nearby hospital with a gunshot...
Manslaughter charge after 2020 death of five-year-old girl
Posted on Sunday, June 13, 2021 12:00 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, June 13, 2021 4:00 p.m.
(Ottawa) - Two people have been charged by the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit after a year-long investigation into the death of a five-year-old girl.
Chloe Guan-Branch, 5, was found injured at her home in the 1300 block of Meadowlands Dr. on May 15th, 2020.
The little girl was taken to hospital by paramedics where she passed away.
Following a year of investigation, which involved significant forensic analysis, police have arrested and...