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On July 1, at 10:09 a.m., the suspect entered the store, selected some products, and proceeded to walk out. Outside, the suspect went to steal some alcohol when he was approached by staff. The suspect assaulted the staff and escaped with the stolen products on an e-scooter.

Investigators are seeking to speak with anyone who observed suspicious activity in the area of Finlayson Crescent and Goward Drive between June 29 and July 2, 2026.

Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Traffic enforcement officers monitored several areas across the city on July 3 as part of ongoing efforts to address unauthorized vehicle gatherings, stunt driving and other high-risk driving behaviours.

As part of our ongoing commitment to raising awareness about Violence Against Women and promoting transparency, the OPS continues to publicly report on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) statistics. In January 2025, we announced the introduction of annual and semi-annual public reporting to provide the community with timely information on IPV trends in Ottawa and to enhance accountability.

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS), along with its enforcement partners, continued the Market Safe Initiative in the ByWard Market area on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.

The suspect is described as a Black man, in his late 20s to early 30s, approximately 5’9” to 6’2” tall, with a fit/muscular build, a gap in his teeth and shoulder-length styled locs. The suspect may also have a wandering eye. He spoke English with no noticeable accent and was wearing beige/light-coloured clothing and a headband.

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) and its enforcement partners were out in the ByWard Market and Downtown Rideau area on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27, as part of this summer’s Community Safety Initiatives.

The Ottawa Police Service Fatal Collision Investigations Unit is seeking witnesses to a fatal collision that occurred on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Ottawa Police are seeking witnesses following a serious single motor vehicle collision that occurred in the 1400 block of Old Carp Road on Thursday, June 25, 2026.