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Ottawa police have charged two people in connection with a break-in at an east-end business followed by the theft of unspecified goods.
The suspects then allegedly set fire to the business, causing an estimated $1 million in damage.
The break-in at the unspecified business in the 5300 block of Canotek Road occurred at about 11 p.m. on Feb. 21 this year.
The suspects were identified as Edward Ayoub, 46, and Hamade al Mouhamad al RahMou, 24.
They were charged with:
- Arson Causing Property Damage
- Possession of Incendiary Materials
- Breaking and Entering
- Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence
Al Mouhamed al RahMou was also charged with ppssessopn of a Schedule 1 drug.
None of the accusations have been tested in court.
They were to appear in court Thursday.
Anyone with information about this incident, who has not yet spoken with police, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service arson unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 2202.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).
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