Ottawa police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect in a theft from a vehicle earlier this fall, a case investigators say also involved the fraudulent use of stolen bank cards.
The theft took place on Oct. 4, the Ottawa Police Service said in a news release issued Tuesday morning. After the theft, the suspect allegedly used stolen bank cards to withdraw money and make several purchases.
Police released a description of the person they are trying to identify. At the time of the incident, the suspect was wearing a black T-shirt, dark pants, white sneakers, sunglasses and a New York Yankees baseball cap. The suspect was also seen driving a newer black Ford F-150.
How to help
Anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information about the incident is asked to contact the West Criminal Investigations Section at 613-236-1222, extension 2666, or by email at westcriminalinvestigations@ottawapolice.ca.
Police are also encouraging residents to register their information and security camera locations through CAMSafe, a program that helps officers quickly find potential video evidence in the neighbourhoods where crimes occur.
The Ottawa Police Service said members of the public can also view, download and interact with police data through the Community Safety Data portal at data.ottawapolice.ca.
The investigation is ongoing. No further details about the location of the theft or the value of the purchases were released.
Ottawa police's non-emergency line can be reached at 613-236-1222.
