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SACA investigating a suspicious incident in Orleans
Posted on Friday, October 11, 2024 01:00 PM
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
Posted on Thursday, October 10, 2024 01:20 PM
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
Posted on Thursday, October 10, 2024 11:20 AM
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
Posted on Thursday, October 10, 2024 10:55 AM
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...
Justin Rutter still missing after 15 years; police releasing an age progression sketch
Posted on Wednesday, October 09, 2024 11:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 11:30 am
(Ottawa) — Fifteen years ago today, on October 9th 2009, then 14-year-old Justin Rutter was reported missing by his mother after she had awakened to find that he had not returned home the night before. Justin had left the family residence in Ottawa in the late afternoon of October 8th, 2009 to spend time with a friend. That was the last time his family saw him. Justin would now be 29 years old.
There have been over 600 updates to the...