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Suspect to identify in voyeurism incident on Eagleson Road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 1, 2023   2:30 pm

(Ottawa) — The West Criminal Investigations Section is seeking the public’s help in identifying a male suspect following a voyeurism incident that occurred on April 16th, at approximately 1:40 pm at a store located in the 700 block of Eagleson Road.

A woman noticed that a man was seen trying to take a picture under her skirt.  She told the man to stop, and he immediately left the premises. 

The male suspect is described as dark skin possibly...

Suspect to identify in Rideau Street Robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 26, 2023  3:30 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is looking to identify a suspect involved in a commercial robbery on April 15 in the 200 block of Rideau Street.

At approximately 2:00 pm, a lone male entered a store and concealed products on him.

A staff member approached the suspect, and a struggle ensued. The suspect assaulted the staff member and fled the area on foot.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 35-40 years...

Suspects to identify in sexual assault investigation in the West end

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 26, 2023  1:00 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section is looking for the public’s assistance to identify three male suspects in relation to a sexual assault that occurred on April 24th.

The incident took place at approximately 8:30 pm at in the vicinity of Bayshore Park when three suspects approached the victim who was walking and asked to use her cell phone. They grabbed and sexually assaulted her.

The suspects are...

Two shooting investigations: April 24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 25, 2023   11:15 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred yesterday April 24th.

At approximately 3:30 pm, officers responded to the 300 block of Bronson Avenue in response to shots fired. Shell casings were recovered. No injuries were reported.

At approximately 6:30 pm, officers attended the 200 block of Janet Way in response to a shooting. Officers located an 18-year-old with...

Youths charged with Weapons, Theft and Mischief offences: police seeking further witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, April 24, 2023  1:00 pm

(Ottawa) — On April 22nd, the Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigations Section charged a 13 year old youth and a 14 year old youth following an investigation into an incident where a group of youths, who had stolen replica Glock air pistols, fired them at a nearby motor vehicle in the 3000 block of Palladium Drive around 4:00 pm that day.

The youths were jointly charged with Possession of a Concealed Weapon, Possession of a Weapon...