Suspects to identify in Herongate Break and Enters targeting catalytic converters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 17, 2021   1:00pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit is looking for the public’s help in identifying multiple individuals involved in Break and Enters resulting in the theft of catalytic converters.

Between late April 2021 and early May 2021, there have been several Break and Enters into secure underground parking garages in the Herongate area; the target being catalytic converters from vehicles.

Can you identify any of these suspects? (see photos)

Suspect 1: Man, light brown skin, black face mask, wearing a grey jacket with a red logo on the hood and left arm, black jeans, black boots.

Suspect 2: Man, early 20’s, short black hair, black facial hair, light brown skin, blue surgical mask, black hoodie, grey cargo pants, black and gold Adidas running shoes.

Suspect 3: Man, black hoodie with hood up, black face mask, black gloves, bright blue pants, black shoes, carrying a black and red duffle bag.

Suspect 4: Man, black hoodie with hood up, blue surgical mask, grey pants, black running shoes, carrying a red garage jack.

Suspect 5: Man, light brown skin, black sweater with offset front zipper, black face mask, black jeans, black work boots.

Suspect 6: Man, black sweater with white lettering on chest and along right sleeve, light grey jogging pants, black running shoes.

Suspect 7: Man, approximately 20-30 years old, short dark hair, black face mask at chin level, black sweater.

Suspect 8: Man, black jacket, grey pants, black shoes, black backpack

Anyone with information about these individuals, can identify any of them, or has any information in relation to these incidents, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Break and Enter Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 4533.

Review these tips to protect your vehicle against catalytic converter thefts. Catalytic converter thefts can be reported online.

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

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