UPDATE: Police seek public's assistance identifying suspect in Ogilvie Road assault
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 12:50 p.m.
Ottawa — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in connection with an assault that occurred on a pathway near Ogilvie Road and Quincy Avenue on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
At approximately 11:50 a.m., a woman was approached by an unknown man and assaulted. The suspect fled toward the neighbourhood south of George-Étienne Cartier Parkway and Ogilvie Road.
Investigators have since obtained images of the suspect and are releasing a description in the hope that someone may recognize him.
The suspect is described as:
- Black male, approximately 20 to 30 years old
- Approximately 5’8” to 5’11” (173 to 180 cm) tall
- Approximately 200 lbs (91 kg), with a medium to muscular build
- Wide nose, dark hair possibly tied back, and facial hair on his chin
- Speaks English with a slight accent
- Last seen wearing dark clothing
The suspect remains outstanding, and investigators are asking anyone who recognizes him or has information that could assist in identifying him to come forward.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation, including dashcam or surveillance footage, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5944, or by email at saca@ottawapolice.ca.
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CONTACT:
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, November 8, 2026 6:40 p.m.
OPS investigating assault near Ogilvie Road and Quincy Avenue
Ottawa — The Ottawa Police Service is investigating an assault on a pathway near Ogilvie Road and Quincy Avenue this morning.
On Sunday morning at about 11:50 a.m. a woman was approached by an unknown man on a pathway and assaulted.
The suspect fled toward the neighbourhood south of George-Étienne Cartier Parkway and Ogilvie Road.
The victim was transported to hospital for care.
The Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section is leading the investigation, with support from Forensic Identification Services.
The suspect remains outstanding.
Anyone with information about this incident can contact the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5944, or email saca@ottawapolice.ca.
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Through the Community Safety Data portal data.ottawapolice.ca, members of the public can view, download, and interact with data released by the Ottawa Police Service.
Help make your community safer: register your information and security camera location at CAMSafe.ca to support investigations.
CONTACT:
Media Relations
Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366
