FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 29, 2017 1:17 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Break & Enter Unit is investigating a recent commercial break & enter and is seeking the public's assistance to identify the suspect responsible.
On May 7, 2017, at approximately 1:40 am, a lone suspect gained entry to a commercial storage premise situated along the 300 block of Coventry Road. Once inside, the suspect pried open walls to gain entry to storage units. The suspect stole a number of items, which were loaded onto a U-Haul truck.
The suspect is described as being a Caucasian male, 25-35 years old, 5'9"-5'11" (175-180 cm) tall, medium build, and clean shaven. The male was wearing a black coat, black pants, black baseball cap with "American Eagle" insignia on front and brown hiking-style shoes.
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. 4533. 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