Suspect sought in Sandy Hill commercial break-and-enters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 8, 2026    1:05 p.m.

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a series of commercial break-and-enters.

The incidents occurred between August 12 and September 25, 2026, in the Sandy Hill area.

The suspect is described as a White man with an average build, a dark beard and moustache. During the incidents, he was wearing a green and white baseball cap, a dark T-shirt, dark pants and shoes, and was carrying a dark knapsack.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Break and Enter Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 4533, or email breakandenter@ottawapolice.ca.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca. 

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