Suspect to identify in multiple thefts and fraud offences from City’s West end

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 1, 2021   11:30am

(Ottawa) — The West Criminal Investigations Section is looking for the public’s assistance to identify an individual involved in several thefts and frauds that have occurred in the City’s West end between February and April 2021.

The suspect is described as a Middle Eastern male, approximately 35-40 years old, 6’2” to 6’4” (188cm to 193cm), and medium build. He has a short trimmed black beard, thick black eyebrows, and brown eyes. The suspect was last seen wearing dark clothing (see photos).

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the Ottawa Police West Criminal Investigations Section at 613-236-1222 ext. 2666.

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