Suspects sought in residential break & enter and frauds on Zokol Crescent

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, July 14, 2017  9:10am

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Break & Enter Unit is investigating a residential break & enter, and a number of fraudulent transactions that followed, and is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the suspects responsible. 

During the overnight hours of June 11-12, 2017, suspect(s) entered a garage situated along the 1-100 block of Zokol Crescent. Once inside, the suspect(s) located and stole a wallet that contained bank cards. Between the hours of approximately 2:20 am, and 3:35 am, on June 12, 2017, two suspects completed a number of fraudulent transactions with the stolen cards at various locations in west Ottawa. 

The suspects are described as being Caucasian males, approximately 18-19 years of age. The suspects appeared to have been using a black Mazda car.(images attached) 

Anyone with information regarding this break & enter, or any other break & enter, is asked to call the Ottawa Police's Break & Enter Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 2655. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.

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CONTACT: 

S/Sgt. Michael Haarbosch

Robbery/Break & Enter Units

Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5445

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Paving Scam still present in Ottawa

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, July 14, 2017      3:30pm

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Organized Fraud Unit continues to investigate paving scams in Ottawa. Last year, investigators warned Ottawa residents about this scam. Investigators are again reaching out to the community with the same message.

Complaints have been received from people who have “hired” paving contractors who come to the door, with promises of an inexpensive paving job for their lane. No paperwork is exchanged, a verbal price is agreed upon, and when the work is complete, they charge a much higher amount and pressure the purchaser to pay.

The Ottawa Police Organized Fraud Section wants to remind the public that any contractor work should come with a signed hard copy contract, and that if any deal appears too good to be true, it probably is.

“Take the time to reflect on the deal before agreeing,” said Sergeant James Ritchie, Organized Fraud Unit. “There is no hurry to sign the deal at the door.” 

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Contact:  Relations avec les médias

Téléphone: 613-236-1222, poste 5366@OttawaPolice facebook.com/OttawaPoliceServiceinstagram.com/ottawapolice

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 20, 2016  11:47 am 

Paving Scam emerging in Ottawa 

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Organized Fraud Unit is warning the public about a new scam that has emerged in Ottawa.

The Ottawa Police has received complaints from people who have "hired" paving contractors who come to the door, with promises of an inexpensive paving job for their lane. No paperwork is exchanged, a verbal price is agreed upon, and when the work is complete, they charge a much higher amount and pressure the purchaser to pay.

The "salesmen" appear to be young white males, who speak with an Irish accent.

The Ottawa Police Organized Fraud Section wants to remind the public that any contractor work should come with a signed hard copy contract, and that if any deal appears too good to be true, it probably is.

Take the time to reflect on the deal before agreeing. There is no hurry to sign the deal at the door.

Remember that once you agree to the work, you have to pay for the work, so that is why it is important to get a contract before the work starts. 

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CONTACT:

Media Relations SectionTel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366@OttawaPolicefacebook.com/OttawaPoliceServiceinstagram.com/ottawapolice

Splash scammer

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Good morning commuters!

Well, this is it. Centretown traffic hell rises like an angry phoenix on Friday morning.

There are new, additional closures for Wellington, Elgin, Metcalfe, O'Connor, Bank and Queen streets. You can find all of the details here.

If you're looking to avoid southbound Bank, I'd aim for Lyon, which has re-opened to three lanes from Queen to Albert.

My best advice, however, is to avoid Centretown entirely.

Splash scammer

I got an interesting email from audience member Linda who thinks she's onto a scam.

"On the last few rainy days there has been a middle-aged guy on a bicycle at the corner of Somerset East and King Edward that will come up to the driver's window claiming that he was splashed by your car and will demand $20 for dry cleaning.

"If he doesn't get the money he will spit at you. Advice ... do not lower your window! He's wearing a grey hat with brim and is in a dark grey bomber style coat.

"Please note that I am a careful driver and I pay attention to cyclists. However, the guy has tried this tactic on me for three rainy days and there is no way I have splashed the same rider that many times at different hours of the day."

Hmmm.

Have a great day. Happy (early) Canada Day!