FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 8, 2017 1:32 pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Break & Enter Unit is investigating a recent residential break & enter and is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the suspects responsible.
On May 28, 2017, at approximately 8:25 pm, police responded to an entry alarm at a residence situated along the 0-100 block of Rodney Crescent. On arrival, police became aware that the residence had been forcibly entered and that the suspects responsible had fled the scene. Suspect # 1 approached the front door, became aware of the camera, and walked away, off camera. Suspect # 2, disguised, then approached and forced open the front door. It appears nothing was taken in the short time the suspect was inside the residence. The home is equipped with surveillance cameras that captured images of the two suspects.
The suspects are described as follows (images attached):
#1-Male, olive complexion, 25-35 years, slim build, short brown hair. He was wearing blue jeans, blue skater type shoes, and a white long-sleeved shirt.
#2-Caucasian male, black sunglasses, black or dark brown hair, balding at the top rear. Wearing a white long-sleeved shirt, blue jeans, and distinctive shoes that appeared to be beige with red on the sides.
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. 3515. 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