Ottawa police are asking residents and business owners in Sandy Hill for help identifying a suspect linked to a series of commercial break-and-enters in the neighbourhood.
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) says it is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspect.
What police say happened
According to the Ottawa Police Service, the incidents occurred between August 12 and September 25, 2026, in the Sandy Hill area. That is a span of roughly six weeks, and police describe the break-and-enters as a series involving a single suspect they want to identify.
The news release does not say how many businesses were targeted. It also does not say what was taken, how entry was gained, or which streets were affected. Those details have not been made public, so ottown is not reporting them here.
What the suspect looks like
Police have released a description of the man they are looking for. He is described as having an average build, a dark beard and a moustache.
During the incidents, police say he was wearing a green and white baseball cap, a dark T-shirt, dark pants and shoes. Clothing can change from one day to the next, so the build and facial hair may be more useful to anyone trying to place him than any single item he wore.
