Suspects to identify in Commercial Break and Enter on MacArthur Avenue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Tuesday October 24, 2023       1:20 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying suspects in a commercial break and enter in the 200 block of McArthur Avenue on September 24^th.

At approximately 10:00 pm, two suspects attended the property in separate Ford pick-up trucks, one of which was pulling a trailer with three large liquid storage tanks. The suspects then filled the tanks with coloured diesel fuel that was stored on the property.

The primary truck is described as a white, 4-door, Ford F250 with an extended truck bed. There appears to be damage or a decal on the truck’s tailgate on the passenger side. 

Anyone with information about the identity of these individuals, 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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Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366