One identified, but police still trying to ID two suspects after west-end thefts

Ottawa police say one suspect has been identified in connection with a series of west-end merchandise thefts, but they are still trying to ID two others.

The Ottawa Police Service had originally issued a news release on Dec. 10 stating that it was attempting to find out the identities of three women who were suspects in an investigation into multiple thefts.

On Nov. 23, thieves went to businesses in the 1700 block of Carling Avenue, the 300 block of Richmond Road and the 600 block of Eagleson Road and stole merchandise from each store, police said. They concealed items in their clothing before fleeing the area, police said.

In an update on Dec. 16, police re-released photos and descriptions of the two unidentified suspects, asking for public help in the case.

Suspect 1 was described as 35 to 40 years old, about five feet eight inches to six feet tall and 170 pounds. Police said she was wearing a light grey hijab and a long grey winter coat and carried a black purse.

Suspect 2 was described as 30 to 35 years old with long, dark hair and weighing about 180 pounds. She was wearing a long black dress under a long black puffy jacket.

Anyone with information that could help in the investigation was asked to contact Det. Jennifer Brazeau of the Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigations unit at 613-236-1222, extension 2106. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca .

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