Public assistance sought to identify bike theft suspect

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, July 3, 2020      2:00pm  

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Break and Enter Unit is requesting the public’s assistance to identify a male suspect in relation to a series of bike theft reported in the Downtown core and Vanier area in June. 

In one of these instances, on June 14^th at approximately 5pm, a male suspect entered a parking garage located on the 1 to 100 block of Durham Private and stole a bicycle after cutting the lock securing it.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male in his 20’s, 5’10” (178cm), medium build, and appeared unshaven. He was wearing a black jacket with red patches, a black shirt with a white writing at the front, dark cargo pants, black gloves and a red hat. He was carrying a black backpack and had a headlamp on his head (see photos).    

Any information as to the identity of this individual is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Break and Enter Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 4533.

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

Please visit our website for tips to prevent bike thefts. 

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Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366