FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 12:43pm
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit arrested a man for a series of break and enters.
In the late afternoon of February 9, 2016, Richard SEGUIN, 55 years old of no fixed address, was arrested in the 200 block of Cooper Street in the process of committing a break in. He has been charged with relation to 54 break and enters dating back to December 23, 2015.
He is now charged with:
- 15 counts of Break and Enter with intent dwelling Unit
- 35 counts of Break and Enter commit dwelling Unit
- Four counts of Attempted Break and Enter
- One count of Possession of break-in instrument
SEGUIN is scheduled to appear in court today.
Anyone with information regarding Break and Enter investigations is asked to call Ottawa Police's Break and Enter Section 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:
Media Relations Section
Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 4:10pm
Residential Break and Enters on the rise across Ottawa
(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit has noticed an increase in reports of residential break and enters in which the suspect(s) use fire escapes and/or balconies to enter the residence.
Residents are reminded to keep their doors locked, even when at home, and to ensure any access points, garage, doors, patio doors and windows are also locked.
Locking windows is a must for ground floor and second floor windows that are easily accessible by other means, for example the garage roof or fire escape. The addition of extra security measures for patio doors, such as a security bar or wood stick, will aid in preventing the door from being pried open.
Do not leave valuables that may be easily viewed in front of windows or inside doors. We ask that residents always note and report suspicious persons in your neighbourhood.
There has been 35 break ins reported in the Central District area (including ByWard Market, Sandy Hill, Vanier, Centertown) since December 23, 2015. They mostly occur between 4pm and 11 pm. Items usually stolen are laptops, cash and jewellery.
Please follow links for more tips in preventing Breaking and Entering, or to arrange for a free home security inspection, and Neighbourhood Safety.
Anyone with information regarding Break and Enter investigations is asked to call Ottawa Police’s Break and Enter Section 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:
Media Relations Section
Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366