Suspect to identify in multiple gas drive offs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 25, 2024         1:10 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a series of gas pump thefts throughout Ottawa.

Between June 2023 and February 2024, the male suspect pulls into the gas station, exits his vehicle, fills the tank with gas and flees without paying.

The suspect is described as a white male, 170-200 lbs (77-91kg), 30-50 years old, medium build and short hair. In each incident he is seen wearing different clothing.

His vehicle is described as a white 2015 Nissan Murano with Quebec licence plate 998 LPC the last time it was seen.

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 Section at 613-236-1222, ext. 5300.

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

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Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366