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Suspects to identify in Findlay Creek construction site break ins

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 4, 2023  2:20 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit is looking for public assistance to identify three suspects involved in multiple construction site break and enters that occurred on September 11th in the 500 block of Paakanaak Ave.

Suspect 1 (driver) is described as a white male, average height and build, and a full beard. He was last seen wearing a black and white t-shirt, a black baseball cap with a Montreal Expos logo, shorts,...

Ottawa Police Services Board to release Draft Strategic Plan for further feedback

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 3, 2023   6:22 pm         

(Ottawa) — On October 6 at 10 a.m., the Ottawa Police Services Board (OPSB) will be holding a special meeting to present its draft strategic plan, developed in consultation with the Ottawa Police Service (OPS). The plan will guide the priorities for the OPS over the next three years.

Leading up to the draft, the OPSB and Service undertook various community consultation and data collection processes to help inform the draft strategic...

Suspects to identify in daytime residential break ins - a 2nd vehicle to locate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 3rd , 2023  5:37 pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit is looking for public assistance to locate a 2nd vehicle, possibly a light grey or green Nissan Pathfinder, involved in a daytime break and enter today in Kanata (see stock photos). The suspect vehicle has no roof rack, unlike the stock images.

All suspects are males of average height and weight, wearing masks and gloves and may also be wearing orange visibility vests as well as...

Fatal Collision on Charlotte Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 2, 2023         11:59 a.m.

(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit is investigating an incident that occurred on Monday, October 2, 2023.

At approximately 7 a.m., officers were called to reports of two people being struck by a driver.

Tragically, a woman in her thirties was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The other pedestrian and the driver of the vehicle were transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

The investigation is ongoing.

Missing person located

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 2, 2023, 2:59 p.m. 

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service is advising that the missing man reported earlier today has been located safe and sound. Please remove his photo and description from circulation. Thank you for your assistance.

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