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Bike Thefts – Open Data Stats Release and Theft Prevention Tips
Posted on Monday, April 26, 2021 05:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, April 26, 2021 9:30am
(Ottawa) — Last year was a boom for cycling across the country. With fewer cars on the road, more people decided to take up cycling during the pandemic as a means of travel and exercise.
Demand for bikes has also skyrocketed.
This year, in an effort to #EndBikeTheft in our city, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is releasing incident-level bike theft data for the past six years. This information shows hot spots in the city, as well as...
Suspects to identify in West end Fraud Investigation
Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2021 09:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 22, 2020 2:00pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigation Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects in relation to several frauds that have occurred since April 1st, 2021 in the City’s West end.
The complainant had her debit card stolen from her vehicle on April 1st. The card was subsequently fraudulently used at several locations in the West end.
The first suspect is described as a Caucasian man,...
Photos Related to December 2016 Homicide Investigation Released by Unsolved Homicide Task Force
Posted on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 09:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 1:30pm
(Ottawa) – New photos of a vehicle believed to be following homicide victim Leslie Mwakio before his death have been released by the Ottawa Police Service Unsolved Homicide Task Force.
Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the vehicle and anyone associated with it.
The vehicle is believed to be involved in the Leslie Mwakio homicide that occurred on Tuesday, December 6th, 2016.
The dark-coloured sedan was...
Changes to Interprovincial Crossings Operation
Posted on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 02:30 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 6:40pm
(Ottawa)—Effective this evening at 8 p.m., the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) will no longer maintain a 24/7 presence at interprovincial crossings (bridges and ferries).
Instead, the OPS will deploy officers on a rotating schedule of checkpoints moving throughout all City of Ottawa interprovincial crossings on a daily basis, until the expiry of the Provincial Order.
Since the onset of the border operations, the OPS has been working closely with...
A reminder to remain vigilant about the potential for abuse towards women and children
Posted on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 09:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 1:45pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Sexual Assault and Child Abuse and Partner Assault Sections are asking the community at large to remain vigilant about the potential for abuse towards women and children, considering they may be further isolated, per the Provincial Government’s Stay-at-Home order.
We extend the message to local community shelters, victim services, immigrant women's services, and crisis centres, and encourage police reporting.
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