Suspect to identify for theft and fraud

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 6, 2024            1:30 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a theft and subsequent frauds at Billings Bridge Shopping Centre on September 5^th.

At approximately 11:30am the suspect stole the elderly victim’s purse while they were shopping. Over the following hours the suspect then made multiple purchases using the victim’s credit cards. 

The suspect is described as a white male, between 30 and 40 years old, approximately 5’8” (173 cm), with a medium build and dark facial hair. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, dark pants, a white baseball cap and at times wore a white medical mask and sunglasses.

Anyone with information as to the identity of this individual, or information about this incident, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Alternative Response Unit at 613-236-1222 extension 5300.

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

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