Suspect to be identified in fraud

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

The suspect was involved in a theft and fraudulent use of credit card on the 25th of May 2023 in the City of Ottawa.
Suspect is described as a White male, early 20’s, medium build, brown hair and beard.

Please see photo below provided by investigators.

If you know the identity of this person please contact the Ottawa Police Service at 613-236-1222 Ext 6561 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.




Suspects to be identified in using stolen bank cards

The Ottawa Police Service and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects in using a stolen bank card.

On October 20, 2021 at approximately 4:00pm an elderly victim had their wallet stolen while shopping at a commercial shopping center located in the 100 block of Bayshore Dr. Two suspects were captured on surveillance cameras using the victim’s credit/bank cards at multiple locations totaling fraudulent purchases of over $2500. Please see photos below provided by investigators.

If you know the identity of the individuals call the Ottawa Police Service (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.




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