Police seek help identifying suspects in $24,000 fraud case//Suspects à identifier dans une affaire de fraude de 24 000$

Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service​is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying individuals captured in the attached photographs in connection with a credit card fraud incident.

 On November 22, 2024, a victim’s credit card was stolen and subsequently used at two retail locations. The fraudulent transactions totalled approximately $24,000. Investigators are seeking to identify and locate the individuals involved.

 Suspect #1 is described as a man, wearing a white baseball cap, black coat, black pants and black sneakers.

 Suspect #2 is described as a man, wearing black tuque, black hoodie and dark beige coat.

 Suspect #3 is described as man, wearing a red hoodie, black coat, black pants and white and black sneakers.

 Suspect #4 is described as man, wearing a black tuque, black long-sleeved jacket, light coloured pants and white sneakers.

 Contact information

Anyone with information regarding the identities or know the individuals, please contact West Criminal Investigation at 613-236-1222 or email westcriminalinvestigations@ottawapolice.ca.

 Stay anonymous and call Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a time online at crimestoppers.ca.

Ottawa — Le Service de police d’Ottawa sollicite l’aide de la population en vue d’identifier les auteurs d’une fraude par carte de crédit (voir les photos ci-jointes).

 Le 22 novembre 2024, la carte de crédit de la victime lui fut volée et fut ensuite employée dans deux commerces de détail. Les transactions frauduleuses totalisent environ approximately 24 000 dollars. Les enquêteurs s’affairent à identifier et à retrouver les fraudeurs en question.

 Le suspect no1 a été décrit comme étant un homme coiffé d’une casquette de baseball blanche, portant un manteau et un pantalon noirs, et chaussé d’espadrilles noires.

 Le suspect no2 a été décrit comme étant un homme coiffé d’une tuque noire et vêtu d’un chandail noir à capuchon et d’un manteau beige foncé.

 Le suspect no3 a été décrit comme étant un homme vêtu d’un chandail rouge à capuchon, d’un manteau et d’un pantalon noirs, et chaussé d’espadrilles noires.

 Le suspect no4 a été décrit comme étant un homme coiffé d’une tuque noire et vêtu d’un blouson noir à manches longues et d’un pantalon de couleur claire, et chaussé d’espadrilles blanches.

 Coordonnées

Si vous savez de qui il s’agit, ou si vous détenez des renseignements relatifs à cette affaire, vous êtes prié d’en faire part à la Section des enquêtes criminelles de la division Ouest, soit par téléphone au 613-236-1222, poste 2666, ou par courriel au westcriminalinvestigations@ottawapolice.ca.

 Vous pouvez fournir anonymement des renseignements par la voie d’Échec au crime en composant sans frais le 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), ou au crimestoppers.ca.



Police seek suspect in credit card fraud investigation//Suspect recherché par la police dans une affaire de fraude par carte de crédit

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a series of fraudulent credit card transactions on March 15, 2025.
 
The suspect used a stolen credit card at three separate businesses in the Kanata area, resulting in a significant financial loss.
 
The suspect is described as a White man, approximately 40-50 years old, with a goatee and a heavy build. He was wearing white/grey running shoes, navy blue jogging pants, a beige or black jacket, a white/beige shirt, and a black hat. The man is often seen wearing a medical mask and has reading glasses hanging around his neck. A wedding ring is also worn on his left hand.
 
Contact information
If you have information about the incident, please contact the West Criminal Investigations Section at 613-236-1222, extension 2666 or by email at westcriminalinvestigations@ottawapolice.ca.
 
Stay anonymous and call Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a time online at crimestoppers.ca.
Ottawa — Le Service de police d’Ottawa sollicite l’aide de la population afin d’identifier l’auteur d’une série de transactions frauduleuses effectuées à l’aide d’une carte de crédit, le samedi 15 mars dernier.
 
Le suspect se servit, dans trois commerces différents du secteur Kanata, d’une carte de crédit volée, entraînant d’importantes pertes financières.
 
Le suspect a été décrit comme étant un homme de race blanche âgé de 40 à 50 ans, de forte carrure et avec une barbiche. Il était chaussé d’espadrilles gris et blanc, vêtu d’un pantalon d’entraînement bleu marine, d’un blouson beige ou noir, d’une chemise blanche et beige, et coiffé d’un chapeau noir. On l’a souvent aperçu portant un masque médical, et avec des lunettes de lecture autour du cou. Il porte aussi une alliance à la main gauche. 
 
Coordonnées
Si vous savez de qui il s’agit, ou si vous détenez des renseignements relatifs à cette affaire, vous êtes prié d’en faire part à la Section des enquêtes criminelles de la division Ouest, par téléphone en faisant le 613-236-1222, poste 2666, ou par courriel au westcriminalinvestigations@ottawapolice.ca.
 

Vous pouvez fournir anonymement des renseignements par la voie d’Échec au crime en composant sans frais le 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) ou au crimestoppers.ca.


Suspect sought in fraudulent use of stolen bank card

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.



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