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.



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.



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.

Click on the topic below to register for an upcoming Webinar (topics and dates are subject to change)

Webinar registration costs are $10, and additional donations for National Capital Area Crime Stoppers are appreciated. Registration and donations are transacted via a secure site on CanadaHelps.org and donations will receive a tax receipt issued by CanadaHelps.

PLEASE NOTE:

Once registered via CanadaHelps, you will receive a notification confirming your registration, and you may add the event to your calendar. ZOOM WEBINAR INVITATIONS WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL USED TO REGISTER:

Zoom invitations will be sent prior to the webinar to the email address you register when purchasing a ticket. If you already use Zoom with a different email, you may have connection issues. Therefore, please test the Zoom link when you receive it well ahead of the event to ensure you can connect (labelled “Click Here to Join” in the email).

SUCCESSFUL CONNECTION TEST

If the connection is successful then you will see the message “The webinar is scheduled for…” or “Please wait for the host to start this webinar.”

UNSUCCESSFUL CONNECTION TEST If you do not either of theses messages then you are likely not logged in to zoom with the account with which you registered when purchasing a ticket. You will need to log out of zoom and login with the correct account. Click here to see instructions on switching zoom accounts.

For support please contact meet@crimestoppers.ca a minimum 24 hours prior to the event.

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