Seeking Suspects in Commercial Break and Enter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 5, 2023   3:25 pm

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit is seeking the public’s assistance to identify two suspects in a commercial break and enter that occurred on June 8, 2023.

Between the hours of 4:00 am and 5:00 am, two suspects, driving a white Ford Econoline commercial van, unlawfully entered a business located in the 2700 block of Stevenage Dr., in Ottawa. The suspects are believed to have stolen over $100,000.00 worth of copper wiring.

Suspect #1 is described as a Caucasian male, 30-45 years old, 5’9 to 6’ (175 to 183 cm), with a slim build, wearing all black clothing, including a G-Star hoodie. (See image)

Suspect #2 is described as a Caucasian male, 30-45 years old, 5’7-5’10 (170 to 178 cm), average build, wearing all black clothing, including a Puma hoodie. (See image)

The vehicle is described as a Ford Econoline van (possibly in the 2008-2013 range). The van is equipped with Caterpillar mudflaps; however, the rear passenger mudflap is missing. The plate on the van is not registered to the vehicle (AD 90975), and no front plates were seen.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call Ottawa Police’s Break and Enter Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 4533. 

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

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