Article content
Ottawa police are seeking public assistance in identifying a man suspected of theft and fraud at the Billings Bridge Shopping Centre on Sept. 5.
Police said an elderly woman’s purse was stolen while she was shopping there at about 11:30 a.m.
Over the next few hours, the suspect made several purchases using the victim’s credit cards.
The suspect is described as Caucasian, between 30 and 40 years of age, standing about five feet eight inches (173 centimetres) tall, with a medium build and dark facial hair. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, dark pants, a white baseball cap and, at times, a white medical mask and sunglasses.
Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect or information about the incident is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service alternate response unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5300.
Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.
Share this article in your social network