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Suspect to identify in knifepoint robbery in Westboro

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 1, 2021   2:13pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in the knifepoint robbery incident of two youths’ bikes on May 24th in Westboro.

The male suspect, who was captured on video surveillance at the Blair Station on same day, is described as a Caucasian or Indigenous male, 5’7” (170cm), slim build. He was wearing a grey PUMA track suit (see photos).

Anyone with information about the...

Persons of interest to identify in Cyrville Road homicide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday June 1, 2021   1:37pm

(Ottawa) – The Homicide Unit is seeking public assistance to identify two persons of interest in the shooting on Cyrville and Meadowbrook Roads that left a 27-year-old male dead.

Investigators are releasing photographs of the two men who were captured around 12:50am on May 30, 2021 shortly after the shooting happened.   

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5493.

Anonymous tips can...

Suspect to identify in multiple thefts and fraud offences from City’s West end

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 1, 2021   11:30am

(Ottawa) — The West Criminal Investigations Section is looking for the public’s assistance to identify an individual involved in several thefts and frauds that have occurred in the City’s West end between February and April 2021.

The suspect is described as a Middle Eastern male, approximately 35-40 years old, 6’2” to 6’4” (188cm to 193cm), and medium build. He has a short trimmed black beard, thick black eyebrows, and brown eyes. The suspect...

Understand the rules of the road for e-scooters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 28, 2021   12:10pm

(Ottawa) – E-scooters are expected to double in volume on our roadways this year to approximately 1500 operators as more people either purchase one for personal use or rent one from the City of Ottawa’s pilot e-scooter program that launched on May 28th.

It’s important that both users and drivers understand the rules of the road for e-scooters to ensure the safe use of these devices and to remember to share the road.

“We get a lot of questions...

Constable Kewei Xiao: Opening myself up to new experiences has been rewarding

I grew up in Hunan Province, China. At the time, many families sent their children to study abroad. Canada was chosen by my parents with no specific reason. At the age of 17, I arrived in Canada and studied at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton. 

Although I spoke English, everything was new to me. I liked Canada for the beauty of the geography, its large natural spaces and the nice people. After many years of studying and living here, I decided to stay. My parents were okay with my...