FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 11:30 am

Bolo Program Top 25 Update: Mohamed SHIRE featured as no 10 on Canada’s most wanted list

(Ottawa)—A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered by the Bolo Program, in cooperation with National Capital Area Crime Stoppers, for information leading to the arrest of Mohamed SHIRE, 34 years old, from Toronto, who is wanted on First degree murder charges.

SHIRE is tenth on Canada’s most wanted fugitive list issued today. The reward was part of numerous rewards announced by the Bolo Program as it updated its list of Canada’s Top 25 most wanted fugitives.

He is wanted for the murder of Abdulaziz Abdullah and Mohamed Abdullah in May 2021 on Alta Vista Drive, in Ottawa.

“We look forward to working with the Bolo Program to help amplify the message to help identify the whereabouts of this wanted suspect,” said National Capital Area Crime Stoppers President, Richard McMullen.

“The Ottawa Police wishes to acknowledge the support of the Bolo Program and National Capital Area Crime Stoppers with a reward that will no doubt raise public awareness about this fugitive,” said Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit Sgt. Chris O’Brien. “The Homicide Unit is seeking public tips to locate and arrest Mohamed SHIRE, so he can be held accountable for his actions before the courts and bring some level of closure to the grieving families.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Homicide Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5493.

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

The Bolo Program was launched in May 2018 by the Stéphan Crétier Foundation as a way to amplify priority wanted notices issued by Canadian police services.

CONTACTS:

Media Relations Section, Ottawa Police Service

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366

@OttawaPolice 

facebook.com/OttawaPoliceService    

instagram.com/ottawapolice

Bolo Program

 info@boloprogram.org

National Capital Area Crime Stoppers

President, Richard McMullen

E-mail:

Tel: 613-222-8394

SUSPECT IDENTIFIED

The Ottawa Police Service and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in an assault that occurred on May 6th , 1400 block of Heatherington Road, 10:30 pm.

Please see pictures below provided by investigators.

If you know the identity of this person please contact the Ottawa Police Service at 613-236-1222 Ext 3414 or Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Remember Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, we will not ask your name or record your call and you are not required to testify in court. If your information leads to their identity, you could qualify for a cash reward of up to $2000. You can follow us on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

The Ottawa Police Service and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in an assault.

On Dec 1st 2022, a victim was assaulted in the 50 block of Rideau St. The suspect is described by investigators as being female, between 20-30 years old, thin build, long dyed blonde braided hair. On the day of the incident she was wearing light brown pants, a light blue top with a ‘Playboy Bunny’ logo on the left chest and a black sweater over top. Please see photos below provided by investigators.

If you know the identity of this person please contact the Ottawa Police Service  at 613-236-1222 or Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Remember Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, we will not ask your name or record your call and you are not required to testify in court. If your information leads to their identity, you could qualify for a cash reward of up to $2000. You can follow us on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

UPDATE: Suspect has been identified

The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigations Unit and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an assault and threats.

The suspect was involved in an assault and threats toward another bus passenger on the 18th of June 2022 at 0600 hrs on the #80 bus route. The bus was stopped at Merivale Rd and Kirkwood Ave when the assault took place. Please see the photo below provided by investigators.

If you know the identity of the individual call the Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigations Unit (613) 236-1222 Ext 5544 or Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Remember Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, we will not ask your name or record your call and you are not required to testify in court. If your information leads to their identity, you could qualify for a cash reward of up to $2000. You can follow us on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.