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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Suspect sought in fraud of over $10,000

http://crimestoppers.ca/2017/06/26/suspect-sought-in-fraud-of-over-10000/

Ottawa Police Central Criminal Investigations Unit and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s help in identifying a male responsible for an identity fraud.

Suspect male stole a wallet from the complainant. He was able to change the pin number of the credit cards by calling in to the credit card company. The male then proceeded to make large purchases at a retail store and made large cash withdraws from an ATM. Total loss over $10,000.

Please review the attached photos provided by the investigator.

If you know the identity of the individual call the Ottawa Police Service Central Criminal Investigations Unit (613) 236-1222 Ext 5166 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.

Fraud suspect linked to wallet, purse thefts from hospital

Ottawa police are looking for this man caught on surveillance video, suspected of stealing wallets and purses from a local hospital and using stolen credit and debit cards. (Courtesy: Ottawa Police)


CTV Ottawa
Published Wednesday, September 30, 2015 3:40PM EDT

Ottawa police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man suspected of stealing wallets and purses from a local hospital, then spending thousands of dollars with the victims’ stolen debit and credit cards.
On July 17, an elderly woman visiting the hospital reported that her purse was stolen. Police say about $3,000 was spent on her debit and credit cards at several ATMS and at businesses along Carling Ave., Preston St. and at Bayshore Shopping Centre.
On September 20, a 45-year-old woman visiting the hospital reported that her wallet was stolen, as was the wallet of the patient she was visiting.
Their cards were used at various ATMs and stores on Carling Ave.
The suspect was described by witnesses as a black man, about 5’10,” between 40 and 50 years old and wearing distinct clothing. He was caught on a surveillance camera wearing a necktie and cardigan sweater, and appears to be bald and slim.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ottawa police.
 

 

http://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/fraud-suspect-linked-to-wallet-purse-thefts-from-hospital-1.2588677