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Suspect to identify in multiple gas drive offs
Posted on Monday, March 25, 2024 01:10 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 25, 2024 1:10 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a series of gas pump thefts throughout Ottawa.
Between June 2023 and February 2024, the male suspect pulls into the gas station, exits his vehicle, fills the tank with gas and flees without paying.
The suspect is described as a white male, 170-200 lbs (77-91kg), 30-50 years old, medium build and short hair. In each incident he is seen...
Ottawa Police to partner with CPF to support our community
Posted on Monday, March 25, 2024 12:05 PM
FOR IMEEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 25, 2024 12:05 pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is proud to announce its continued partnership with the Capital Prosperity Foundation (CPF) to support families in need within our community for the next three years.
Last year, the CPF (formerly the Capital Integral Charitable Foundation (CICF)) approached the OPS to form a partnership. This partnership was based on the OPS’ proximity to the CPF’s intended beneficiaries – families in need.
The...
Man charged with possession of child pornography and luring
Posted on Thursday, March 21, 2024 01:02 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 21, 2024 1:00 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) arrested and changed an Ottawa man following a joint investigation with the Northern Alberta Internet Child Exploitation Unit (NAICE).
On March 19th, the Ottawa Police received information from NAICE regarding an Ottawa man making attempts to lure an underaged person that lives in Alberta. Yesterday, with the assistance of multiple OPS sections including, the...
Man wanted for threats and mischief
Posted on Thursday, March 21, 2024 11:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 21, 2024 11:00 am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service East Criminal Investigations Section is seeking public assistance in locating wanted person Ross PORTER.
There are safety concerns for victims.
PORTER, 18 years old, of Ottawa, remains at large. He is wanted on a First Instance Warrant for mischief to property and for disguising himself with the intent to commit the mischief.
He is also wanted for uttering threats, and other mischief related offences.
PORTER...
Suspect to identify in Rideau St robbery
Posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 01:05 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 1:05 pm
(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a commercial robbery in the 1-100 block of Rideau Street on March 13th.
At approximately 6:40 pm, the lone suspect attended a jewelry store, selected an item, and attempted to leave the store. When staff members confronted the suspect, he threatened them and fled the store on foot.
The staff members did not sustain any physical...