Person of interest to identify in suspicious incidents in Barrhaven

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 16, 2023   10:00 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section (SACA) is investigating reports of a suspicious person in Barrhaven.

There have been multiple reported incidents between June 8 and June 14.

In each of these incidents teenage girls were walking home from school when they were followed by the suspicious man. As the man followed them, he made multiple attempts to engage in conversation.  

Each female made it home safely without further incident.

The man is described as 5’6”-5’9” (168-175 cm), lean build, and was seen wearing all black clothing, a red hat and black mask covering his face. He may also speak with an accent.

The Ottawa Police Service would like to remind parents to talk to their children about safety and calling 911 or going to a trusted adult for help when they feel unsafe.

Please be vigilant and call 911 if you witness similar incidents.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the Ottawa Police SACA Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5944

For non-emergencies, residents can call 613-236-1222, ext. 7300 or file a report online.

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

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