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Suspect to identify in Stittsville/Kanata thefts, with photos
Posted on Thursday, November 05, 2020 06:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, November 5, 2020 11:45am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is investigating thefts of activism/social justice signage that occurred overnight from July 22 to August 18, 2020 in Stittsville and Kanata.
Four lawn signs were stolen from homes between 12:30 and 5:30am during this period.
The suspect is described as Caucasian man, with short hair and a moustache (see photos).
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Detective Norman...
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Suspect to identify in Orleans Break and Enter
Posted on Thursday, November 05, 2020 04:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, November 5, 2020 9:08am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit is seeking the public’s help to identify the person responsible for a Break and Enter that occurred in the 600 block of Thicket Way on October 3rd. He was captured on a video surveillance camera shortly after the incident at a nearby convenience store.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian man, at least 6’ tall (183cm), with long brown hair tied in a bun, a full beard and plug...
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Hot Wheels initiative results in the recovery of 29 stolen bikes
Posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2020 07:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 4, 2020 12:12pm
(Ottawa) –This summer, Frontline Patrol Officers spearheaded project “Hot Wheels”, a community initiative aimed at lowering the number of commercial and residential Break and Enters in which bicycles were targeted.
In August and September, Cst. Samson Vo and Cst. Richard Zulys co-led a team of officers that organized community outreach events - promoting the benefits of having bikes registered with the 529 Garage Program. These...
Ottawa Police investigate suspicious fires/Arsons in Vanier
Posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2020 06:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 4, 2020 11:20am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Arson Unit is actively investigating three recent fires in the Vanier area.
Since Saturday, three fires have been reported in the Vanier area and investigators are determining if they are related.
The three fires were at:
- 200 block of Hannah - November 4 at 1:50am
- 1-100 block of Barrette - November 4 at 5:00am
- 100 block of Longpré – October 31 at 3:50am
The Arson Unit, the Vanier Neighborhood Resource Team...
New Neighbourhood Resource Team launches in Centretown
Posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 07:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 11:45am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is pleased to announce the launch of its sixth Neighbourhood Resource Team (NRT) in Centretown this week.
“Our Neighbourhood Resource Teams are the cornerstone of the Service’s community policing model,” said Superintendent Jamie Dunlop with Neighbourhood Policing. “We have had great success with the program so far in other neighbourhoods and we are looking forward to meeting with community...