Suspect to identify in break and enter/fraud investigations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 1, 2026    11:30 a.m.

(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is seeking public assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in a break/enter and fraud investigation that occurred in the 1000 block of Wellington Street West.

On April 25^th, 2026, at approximately 12:49 p.m., a lone male suspect broke into an office, and he stole a wallet with debit/credit cards inside. The suspect later used the stolen debit/credit cards at various stores on Wellington Street West.

The suspect is described as White, approximately 50 years old, of medium height with a heavy build and clean-shaven. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a khaki coloured hoodie, a grey baseball cap, dark pants, and dark shoes.

Anyone with information on the identity of this suspect or this incident is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 4533.

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

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