FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 4:31pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Central District Break and Enter Unit has been actively investigating a spree of break and enter incidents leading to damage and loss of property at over 15 different address in the Downtown area between February 3 and 12, 2019.
The suspect is responsible for 37 reported incidents where he broke into secured parking garages and caused damage and theft to at least 48 vehicles totaling an estimation of thousands of dollars.
Investigators of the Central District Break and Enter Unit actively followed up leads and arrested Marc PICHETTE, 34 years old, of Ottawa, on February 12, 2019.
Investigators have charged PICHETTE with 65 criminal charges at this time including:
- Breaking and Entering x15
- Mischief to Property x48
- Fraud Under $5000
- Breach of Probation
PICHETTE is scheduled to appear in court today.
The Ottawa Police Break and Enter Unit is reminding citizens not to allow strangers to follow them into their buildings or secured parking facilities, to remain vigilant and report suspicious incidents to Police.
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