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Suspect to identify in construction site break and enters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 5, 2024   1:25 pm 

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in multiple break and enters between January 29th and February 23rd.

At approximately 9:30 pm on January 29th a lone male suspect broke into a construction site in the 100 block of Montreal Road.

At approximately 1:15 am on February 14th the same suspect broke into a construction site in the 2000 block of Wellings Private.

At...

Fraud Prevention Month – Protect yourself from scams

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 5, 2024   1:03 pm

(Ottawa) – Each year, Canadians lose millions of dollars to fraud. Educating yourself on common scams is the easiest way to prevent becoming a victim of one. 

• If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Don’t fall for high pressure sales tactics that don’t allow you to think over a decision or that require you to provide personal, banking or credit card information before you have even accepted an offer. Any reputable company will put...

Calling all local charities: Apply to be the beneficiary of the 13th annual OPS Gala

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 1, 2024      12:12 pm

(Ottawa) - The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its 13th annual Gala to be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Shaw Centre.

To qualify, your organization must be:  

• A registered charity; and
• Provide services to Ottawa residents.

We invite those who qualify to fill out the application form at ottawapolice.ca/Gala before 4 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2024, and let us know about the important...

Suspect to identify in Bank St commercial robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 29, 2024        11:55 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a commercial robbery in the 300 block of Bank Street on February 23rd.

At approximately 2:30 pm, the lone suspect entered the store. He proceeded to the back of the store where he engaged in a conversation with a staff member. He then brandished a large knife and removed products from behind the counter. The suspect...

Join us this Friday for the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics: Freezin’ for a Reason!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 29, 2024  11:00 am 

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service invites you to join us at the Annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics taking place at TD Place on Friday, March 1st, in partnership with the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run (OLETR).

The Polar Plunge takes place in several cities across Canada and raises much-needed funds for the athletes and families of Special Olympics Ontario.

Special Olympic athletes range from children to adults with intellectual...