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Ottawa police seek public’s help identifying break and enter suspect

Ottawa police a small aircraft possibly crashed at the Carp Airport around 1 p.m. on Feb. 10, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS IMAGES/Nathalie Madore

Ottawa police are asking the public to help identify a second suspect in an alleged robbery that occurred in late September.

Police say that between Sept. 19-27, two people gained entry to buildings at the University of Ottawa. Once inside the buildings, investigators say the men allegedly stole several laptop computers which totaled approximately $10,000 in value.

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On Oct. 1, police identified one of the men involved. He was subsequently arrested but did not tell police the identity of the second male. The second suspect remains unidentified at this time.

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The man is described as a black male with some facial hair. At the time of the incident, he was carrying a red backpack and wearing a white baseball cap with the Nike logo, a black hoodie, and a black t-shirt with a white design.

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Anyone with information is asked to call the break and enter unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 4533. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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