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SACA investigating a suspicious incident in Orleans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 11, 2024            1:07 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section (SACA) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect and vehicle involved in a possible attempted abduction in the Orleans area on October 6th.

Between 11:00 am 12:00 pm, the suspect approached a group of children offering candy. Then, while in his vehicle, the suspect slowed and stopped next to the children. He then drove away quickly when...

Arson on Rossland Avenue, police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 10, 2024     1:20 pm 

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is investigating an arson that occurred at a residential building in the 1-100 block of Rossland Avenue on October 8th. 

At approximately 3:45 am, officers attended the area as part of a tiered response with Ottawa Fire Services and the Ottawa Paramedic Service for a residential fire. Two people suffered serious injuries in the fire.  

Police are looking for anyone with doorbell camera or video...

Suspect identified in Rideau Street assault

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 10, 2024   11:20 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is advising the community that the male suspect has been identified and the investigation continues.

We wish to thank the public and media for their assistance.

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Suspect to identify in a theft from vehicle

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 10, 2024            10:55 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigations Section is seeking the public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a theft from vehicle in the 800 block of King Edward Avenue on September 15th.

Between 1:45 and 4:30 pm, the suspect broke into a parked vehicle and stole multiple high value items.

The suspect is described as white male, medium build with dark hair. At the time of the incident, he is...