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Missing 28-year-old to locate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, June 9, 2024      10:10 pm

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Brady Alan Newbold.  He was last seen in the Barrhaven area.

Police are concerned for his well-being.

He is described as a white male, 6’2”,  with short dark hair and beard. Currently, no clothing description available.

Anyone with information on the current whereabouts of Brady Alan Newbold is asked to call the Ottawa Police at 613-236-1222 ext. 2912. 

Suspect to identify in Kanata business theft

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 6, 2024                         12:07 pm 

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigation Section is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect responsible for a theft in the 1100 block of Terry Fox Drive on May 10th.

At approximately 2:15 pm, the suspect entered the store through a back door, he entered the back office and attempted to access the business’ safe. When he was unsuccessful, he waited for staff to be distracted by customers...

Survey on the use of in-car cameras – deadline extended

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 3, 2024  3:40 pm

(Ottawa)—The deadline to complete the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) public survey, seeking feedback on the introduction of in-car camera pilot project, has been extended to Friday, June 14th. 

Ottawa residents are encouraged to complete the short survey at We want to thank residents for helping to provide feedback on the launch of our pilot project. If you have questions, you can email DEIMS@ottawapolice.ca. 

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Additional photos: female suspect’s tattoo in personal robberies on Carling Ave

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 4, 2024               1:17 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit continues to seek public assistance to identify two suspects responsible for three personal robberies in the 2100 and 3100 blocks of Carling Avenue.

The robberies were of elderly women, one robbery occurred on January 25th and two occurred on January 26th, all have been linked to the same male and female suspect.

At approximately 7:50 pm on January 25th the male suspect approached an...

Tragic drowning at Britannia Beach

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 4, 2024                10:52 am

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service regrets to advise that a drowning occurred at Britannia Beach yesterday.

Tragically, a 9-year-old boy was found unresponsive in the water around 3:50 p.m. Bystanders, police and firefighters began CPR until Ottawa Paramedics arrived and took over. Sadly, the boy was declared deceased in hospital.

We want to thank the bystanders and first responders for their valiant efforts in attempts to save...