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Mischief incident at Memorial construction site - police seeking public tips
Posted on Thursday, July 09, 2020 06:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 9, 2020 10:25am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigations Unit is seekingthe public’s assistance in relation to a Mischief that occurred at the construction site of the Memorial to the Victims of Communism in Ottawa, located in the 300 block of Wellington Street.
The temporary signage attached to a construction fence, announcing the Memorial, was defaced on or about July 1st, 2020.
Anyone with information regarding this...
Bike theft prevention tips from the Break and Enter Unit
Posted on Wednesday, July 08, 2020 10:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 2:17pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Break and Enter Unit has seen a recent increase in bicycle thefts from sheds, garages, and residential building storage areas, and would like to remind bicycle owners of some ways to help keep your bike secure.
- If you reside in a residential apartment or condominium building, utilize locked storage areas or cages and keep your bicycle locked while inside. If you are able, store your bicycle in your unit. Be...
Marine officers make time for a huge fan with a special visit
Posted on Wednesday, July 08, 2020 08:45 AM
Thomas, like everyone, has been coping with the restrictions around Covid19.
“He usually goes to a special-needs day program in Westboro and he’s used to seeing all the people in our neighbourhood,” said his mother Perri, “so it’s been hard that the social interactions that mean so much to him have been taken away.”
On May 16, 2020, Thomas and his father took a walk to the Nepean Sailing Club launch to watch the boats go in and out of the water. To Thomas’ delight, the Ottawa Police Marine Unit...
Update: Drowning at the Prince of Wales Bridge, body recovered
Posted on Tuesday, July 07, 2020 10:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 2:52pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is advising that a body was recovered near Lemieux Island, yesterday afternoon.
This afternoon, the coroner’s office has confirmed that it is the body of the 14 year old male who drowned on July 3rd.
The police investigation continues.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the youth.
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Two suspects from an Assault on Terry Fox Drive to be identified
Posted on Tuesday, July 07, 2020 10:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 2:15pm
(Ottawa)–The West Criminal Investigations Unit is requesting the public’s assistance to identify two male suspects in relation to an Assault with a weapon/pointing a firearm in the Kanata area on Canada Day.
On July 1, 2020, at approximately 11:40pm, two males in a purple minivan had a dispute with a pedestrian in the 400 block of Terry Fox Drive. The victim was assaulted and had a firearm pointed at him.
The first suspect was...