Suspect to identify in construction site break and enters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 5, 2024   1:25 pm 

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in multiple break and enters between January 29^th and February 23^rd.

At approximately 9:30 pm on January 29^th a lone male suspect broke into a construction site in the 100 block of Montreal Road.

At approximately 1:15 am on February 14^th the same suspect broke into a construction site in the 2000 block of Wellings Private.

At approximately 8:50 pm on February 23^rd the same suspect broke into a construction site in the 2000 block of Baseline Road.

Each time the suspect stole a large quantity of tools and large spools of copper wire.

The suspect is described as a white male between 30 and 40 years old, approximately 6”0’ (183 cm) tall, large build and wearing thin frame glasses. In each incident he is seen wearing different clothing.

This suspect is believed to have committed similar break and enters in Gatineau.

Anyone with information as to the identity of this individual, or information about this incident, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service 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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