Missing 15-year-old youth located

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday June 22, 2022     12:15 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) would like to advise the public that the missing 15-year-old youth has been located deceased.

No foul play is suspected.

We want to thank everyone involved for all their efforts to locate Gabriel. 

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CONTACT:

Media Relations Section                  

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 1^st, 2022     1:15 pm (New photo issued on June 3rd)

Missing 15-year-old youth to locate - New photo available

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service is asking for public assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old youth, Gabriel Burelle. He was last seen on May 23, 2022, in the Orleans area at approximately 9:00 pm. 

Both police and his family are concerned for his safety and well-being. 

Gabriel is described as a Caucasian youth, over 5’ 8” inches (173cm) tall, heavy set, with dark brown curly hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt, red and black plaid shirt, gray sweatpants, and was carrying a black and grey backpack. 

Anyone with information about the current whereabouts of Gabriel is asked to call the Ottawa Police at 613-236-1222. 

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477, or crimestoppers.ca. 

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CONTACT:

Media Relations Section                  

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366