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Suspect to identify in Centretown area Robberies
Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 11:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 13, 2021 3:06pm
(Ottawa) — The Robbery Unit is looking for public assistance to identify a man involved in two robberies in the Centretown area on October 9th, 2021.
At approximately 2:00am, a lone man entered a business in the 400 block of Bank Street. At approximately 9:45am, the same man entered a business in the 1000 block of Wellington Street West.
In both robberies, the suspect threatened the cashier with a knife, demanding money. The suspect fled...
Shooting investigation on Cambridge Street North: seeking witnesses
Posted on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 09:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 1:30 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 200 block of Cambridge Street North on October 10th, 2021.
At approximately 5:16 pm, Frontline patrol officers responded to several calls for shots fired. On scene, they located several shell casings on the ground and a vehicle had been damaged. No one was injured.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who may have information about...
Shooting investigation on Woodridge Crescent: seeking witnesses
Posted on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 08:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 12:10 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 100 block of Woodridge Crescent on October 10th, 2021.
At approximately 10:10 pm, Frontline patrol officers responded to a call for shots fired. On scene, they located a shell casing on the ground. No one was injured.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who may have information about this incident. They are also looking for anyone who...
Update: Witnesses and persons of interest to identify in Kanata Avenue stabbing
Posted on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 07:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 11:20am
(Ottawa) – The West Investigation Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying any individuals depicted in the photograph as they were present during an altercation that resulted in a man being stabbed in the 700 block of Kanata Avenue on September 19th, 2021 at approximately 12:30am.
Anyone who recognizes these persons or have information on this Stabbing is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service West Investigation Unit at...
Marine, Dive and Trail officers will be on trails and designated areas checking for safety and compliance this fall
Posted on Friday, October 08, 2021 07:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 8, 2021 11:47am
(Ottawa) – Throughout the fall, officers from the Marine, Dive and Trail (MDT) Unit will be watching for All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV) riders on trails and roadways and hunters in designated areas within the city to ensure both safety and compliance.
“We will be checking ATV riders and hunters for licencing, documentation and ensuring they are not in prohibited areas,” said Sgt. Walt Lushman of the Ottawa Police Service of the Marine, Dive and...