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.



Help identify a person of interest in Kenwood Avenue fire//Personne d’intérêt à identifier relativement à un incendie sur l’avenue Kenwood

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is asking for help to identify a person of interest in relation to a suspicious fire.
 
On December 1, 2024, at approximately 6 a.m., the Ottawa Police were called as part of a tiered response with Ottawa Fire Services to a residential fire in the 400 block of Kenwood Avenue.
 
Between 5:40 a.m. and 5:50 a.m., a person is seen on video surveillance running in the area. This person may have witnessed the incident or have helpful information for police.
 
The individual was seen wearing all black and running towards Roosevelt Avenue.
 
Anyone with information about this person or incident is asked to contact the Arson Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 2202 or by email at arson@ottawapolice.ca.
 
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ca.
Ottawa – Le Service de police d’Ottawa sollicite l’aide de la population afin d’identifier une personne d’intérêt en rapport à un incendie suspect.
 
Le 1er décembre 2024 vers 6 h, la Police d’Ottawa se rendit, dans le cadre d’une intervention à plusieurs niveaux avec le Service des incendies d’Ottawa, sur les lieux d’un incendie résidentiel dans le pâté de maisons des 400 de l’avenue Kenwood.
 
Entre 5 h 40 et 5 h 50, la vidéosurveillance capta une personne passant à la course dans les parages. Il se peut que celle-ci ait été témoin des événements ou qu’elle dispose de renseignements susceptibles d’être utiles à la police.
 
La personne en question était tout de noir vêtue et courait en direction de l’avenue Roosevelt.
 
Si vous avez des renseignements sur l’identité de cet individu ou sur cet incident, veuillez communiquer avec l’Unité des incendies criminels par téléphone au 613-236-1222, poste 2202, ou par courriel en écrivant à arson@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 to identify in sexual assault//Suspect à identifier dans une affaire d’agression sexuelle

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigation Section is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect responsible for a sexual assault in the 500 block of Somerset Street West on December 29, 2024.
 
At approximately 3:10 p.m., the victim was riding an OC Transpo bus when the suspect approached them and began an interaction. The suspect then sexually assaulted the victim.
 
Anyone with information as to the identity of this individual or information about this incident is asked to contact the Central Criminal Investigation Section at 613-236-1222 at extension 5166.
 
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ca. 
Ottawa – La Section des enquêtes criminelles de la Police d’Ottawa, division centrale, sollicite l’aide de la population en vue d’identifier l’auteur d’une agression sexuelle perpétrée le 29 démembre 2024 dans le pâté de maisons des 500 de la rue Somerset Ouest.
 
Vers 15 h 10, la victime se trouvait à bord d’un autobus d’OC Transpo quand le suspect l’aborda et lui engagea la conversation, pour ensuite l’agresser sexuellement.
 
Toute personne détenant des renseignements quant à l’identité de cet individu, ou relatifs à cette affaire, est priée de communiquer avec la Section des enquêtes criminelles de la division centrale en faisant le 613-236-1222, poste 5166.
 
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 to identify in Bank Street commercial robbery; seeking public assistance

The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery on November 22nd 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.



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.



Suspects to identify in a residential break and enter

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.



A Matter of Crime Webinar Series

“A Matter of Crime” is part of a Plan and Protect Webinar Series.

The Webinars will feature guest speakers from law enforcement and other experts, who will cover advice and topics related to planning and protecting, such as, how to spot scams and fraud, general safety, and protection of your home. Future Webinars will also include seasonal topics, such as bicycle theft, how to spot human trafficking, and more experts will provide timely and relevant advice.

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