Person of interest to identify in suspicious incidents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Friday, November 8, 2024        2:05 pm

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service East Criminal Investigation Section is seeking public assistance to identify a person of interest involved in multiple suspicious incidents near Springland Drive and Hobson Road since October 24^th, with sightings of him in the area as recently as November 6^th.

In these incidents, the man attends the area and will approach female youths, sometimes asking for help and will begin a conversation with them. Once involved in conversation he will make inappropriate comments and, in some instances, has even exposed himself to them.

The person of interest is described as a black male, 5’7” (170 cm), with a slim build, short hair and patchy facial hair. He has been seen wearing different outfits.  

Anyone who can identify the suspect or who witnessed these incidents is asked to contact the East Criminal Investigation Section at 613-236-1222, extension 3566.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.

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CONTACT:

Media Relations Section

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366