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Suspect to identify in Merivale Road Bank Robbery
Posted on Friday, October 27, 2023 12:30 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 27, 2023 12:30 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a man involved in a bank robbery in the 1400 block of Merivale Road on October 21st 2023.
At 3:37 pm, a lone male entered the bank and demanded money from staff. The man attempted to break into a cash dispenser and stole money from a customer.
The suspect was described as a middle-aged white man, approximately 6’tall (183cm). (see photos)
25 Officers recognized at Badge Ceremony today
Posted on Thursday, October 26, 2023 04:40 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 26, 2023 4:45pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) hosted a Badge Ceremony today and 25 new recruits were welcomed by Chief Eric Stubbs and Ottawa Police Services Board Chair Dr. Gail Beck.
The newest recruit class comes with a wealth of work experience including work as a fire fighter, a Correctional Officer in Saskatchewan, and a Correctional Officer and Probation and Parole Officer. One recruit has a certification as a Wilderness First...
Suspect to identify in a West end sexual assault
Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 03:40 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 3:40 pm
(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Unit is investigating an incident that occurred on October 24th at a hotel in the West end of Ottawa.
In the early morning hours, a woman agreed to meet in-person with a man that she been in contact with on-line. Once at the hotel he sexually assaulted her.
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6’0” (183 cm), with short red hair. He was last seen...
Suspects to identify in Commercial Break and Enter on McArthur Avenue
Posted on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 01:20 PM
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 24th.
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...
Collision on 6000 block Bank Street: Seeking Witnesses
Posted on Sunday, October 22, 2023 09:55 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, October 22, 2023 10 a.m.
(Ottawa) —The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Unit is investigating a collision that occurred on Saturday, October 21.
At approximately 6 p.m., first responders were called to a collision involving two vehicles in the 6000 block of Bank Street near Parkway Road.
Both drivers were rushed to hospital, one with life-threatening conditions.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage...