(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigation Section is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect in an assault on December 31, 2024, in the Lyon Street North and Albert Street area.

At approximately 11:30 p.m., the suspect and victim had a brief exchange before the victim was physically assaulted.

The victim did not sustain serious injuries.

The suspect is described as a white woman, around 20 to 30 years old, with blonde hair. At the time of the incident, she was seen wearing a long, white winter jacket and carrying a black bag.

Anyone with information about this individual’s identity or about this incident is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigation Section at 613-236-1222, extension 2193.

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

The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery on November 22^nd in the 2000 block of Bank Street.

At approximately 3:05 pm, the suspect attended a store and attempted to steal merchandise, when approached by staff he threatened them with a weapon. The suspect then fled the area on foot.

There were no reported physical injuries.

The suspect is described as a white male, around 50 years old, with a medium build. At the time of the incident, he was seen wearing a black Helly Hansen jacket, black pants, a beige baseball cap, black shoes and a surgical mask.

Anyone with information as to the identity of this individual, or information about this incident, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5116. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.

The Ottawa Police Service and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in fraudulent use of stolen bank card.

This suspect drove into the 2200 block of St. Laurent Blvd at around 1700 hrs on Sunday May 26th, in red SUV bearing a Quebec license plate. The suspect then exited their vehicle went up to an unoccupied vehicle where they smashed the back window and stole a bag which contained a wallet. The suspect proceeded to make fraudulent purchases with the victim’s debit card.

Please see photo below provided by investigators.

If you know the identity of the individual please contact the Ottawa Police Service at 613-236-1222 Ext 8906  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 Break and Enter Unit and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a break and enter.

The suspect in the photos broke into a secure parking structure on the 400 block of Cooper St in the early morning hours of April 11th, 2024. Once inside, the suspect caused significant damage to the electrical system within the garage. Please see photos below, provided by investigators.

If you know the identity of the individual please contact the Ottawa Police Service West Break and Enter Unit at 613-236-1222 Ext 2638 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.

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

UPDATE: SUSPECTS IDENTIFIED

The Ottawa Police Service and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s attention in identifying three suspects in a break and enter.

The suspects broke into a condominium under construction located in the 100 block of Central Park Dr on the 29th of January, 2024 at approximately 10pm. Once inside the condominium the suspects caused damages to units under construction.

Please see the photos below, provided by investigators.

If you know the identity of the individuals please contact the Ottawa Police Service West Break and Enter Unit at 613-236-1222 Ext 4533 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 West Break and Enter unit and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying 2 suspects in a break and enter.

On the 16th of December 2023, two suspects broke into a residence located in the 400 block of Clearbrook Dr in Ottawa. Please see photos below, provided by investigators, of the suspects and the vehicle they were using.

If you know the identity of the individuals please contact the Ottawa Police Service West Break and Enter Unit at 613-236-1222 Ext 2622 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 Break and Enter Unit and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a break and enter.

At the end of October, the suspect was responsible for a break and enter and theft of a bicycle in the 100 block of Clearview Ave. Please see photos below provided by investigators.

If you know the identity of this person please contact the Ottawa Police Service West Break and Enter Unit at 613-236-1222 Ext 2638 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 attempt break and enter.

On the 1st of August 2023 around 0250hrs a lone suspect attended a commercial business located in the 3000 block of Cedarview Rd and attempted to smash their way into the business, causing extensive damage. The suspect was unable to defeat the security bars on the door and left without gaining entry.

Please see photos below provided by investigators.

If you know the identity of this person please contact the Ottawa Police Service West Break and Enter Unit at 613-236-1222 Ext 2638 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.