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Police seek suspect in credit card fraud investigation

 https://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/news/police-seek-suspect-in-credit-card-fraud-investigation.aspx


Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2025
Suspect to identify in credit card fraud investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 24, 2025                8:25 a.m.

(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.

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CONTACT:

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Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366

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