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Arson Unit seeking assistance into fire investigations in Blackburn
Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 11:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 3:10pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Arson Unit is seeking the public’s help into an investigation of a series of fires that occurred in the 2300 block of Orient Park Drive and 2700 block of Innes Road yesterday morning.
At approximately 1:00am on June 29th, frontline officers responded to three separate small garbage fires. They were all extinguished and there was minor property damage.
There are currently no suspect(s) for these fires...
Semi Annual Hate Crimes data showing a 32% increase in reporting to police
Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 10:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 2:15pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Hate and Bias Crime Unit released its Semi Annual statistics showing an increase of 32.9% in hate crime reports in 2021 – from 79 cases to 105 cases – compared to the same time last year.
As well, the Unit determined that 73 reported incidents this year were hate-motivated, this represents an increase of 25.9% from 2020.
A hate crime is a criminal offence committed against a person or property which is...
Suspect to identify in Glebe commercial break and enter
Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 07:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 11:00am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit is investigating a commercial Break and Enter and is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible.
On June 23, 2021 at approximately 10:20pm, a suspect unlawfully entered a building in the 1000 block of Bank Street and subsequently committed theft and mischief.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian man, 40-45 years old, 5’7” (171cm), slim build and grey...
Shooting Investigation in Heron Gate: police seeking witnesses
Posted on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 08:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 12:00pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 2:00am this morning in the 1400 block of Walkley Road.
Frontline officers attended the area and located shell casings on the ground. A silver sedan was seen leaving the area and may be possibly involved.
There are no reported injuries.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who may have information about this incident....
Suspect to identify in commercial Break and Enter in the East end
Posted on Monday, June 21, 2021 08:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 21, 2021 12:35pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit is seeking the public’s help in identifying an individual involved in a commercial Break and Enter that occurred on June 8th, 2021 in the 1200 block of St. Laurent Boulevard.
The individual is captured on video surveillance camera exiting the business carrying a large package, which appears to be a back-support massage cushion. He left the area on bicycle, and then boarded the O-Train...
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