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Suspect to identify in Merivale Road Bank Robbery

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

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

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

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

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...