Witness identified in Lisgar Street Arson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 21, 2023   8:40 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Arson Unit is advising that the witness has been identified.

We wish to thank the public and media for their assistance.

The investigation continues.

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CONTACT:

Media Relations Section

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 20, 2023   10:15 am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Arson Unit is seeking to identify a witness to an arson as part of an ongoing investigation.

On February 6th, 2022, at approximately 5:00 am, a fire was set in the lobby of a building in the 200 block of Lisgar Street.

Investigators believe that this witness entered the building moments after and put out the fire (see photo).

The fire caused minor damage and no injuries were reported.

Anyone with information about the incident or the identity of the witness is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Arson Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 3771 or by email at arson@ottawapolice.ca

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

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CONTACT:

Media Relations Section

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366