Ottawa police are asking the public to help identify a man wanted in connection with a carjacking in Vanier that left a delivery driver hurt.
What happened
On July 18, 2026, a delivery driver was making deliveries in the Vanier area when an unknown man got into the delivery vehicle and stole it. During the carjacking, the driver was dragged a short distance by the vehicle and sustained minor injuries.
The Ottawa Police Service published a public appeal on September 11, 2026, asking for help identifying the man involved. The appeal was posted as a Breaking News item under the force's Central District category.
Who's investigating
The case is being handled by the Robbery Unit. Anyone with information is asked to contact the unit directly at 613-236-1222, extension 5116, or by email at robbery@ottawapolice.ca.
People who want to stay anonymous can instead call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at crimestoppers.ca.
The Ottawa angle
A carjacking that drags a driver, even a short distance, is the kind of incident that raises real safety questions for anyone working a delivery route in the city, gig workers included.
The nearly two-month gap between the July incident and this week's public appeal is not unusual for police investigations that start quietly and only go public once other leads have been exhausted. For residents, it underscores why Ottawa police lean on Crime Stoppers and public tips for cases like this one, where there may be no suspect description detailed enough to circulate right away but where someone in the community could still recognize the vehicle, the area, or the man involved.
What's next
No suspect description or vehicle details beyond the initial theft have been released publicly. Ottawa police have not said whether the delivery vehicle has been recovered. The investigation remains active, and police say the driver's injuries were minor.
Anyone with dash-cam or security footage from the Vanier area around July 18 that might show the incident is encouraged to reach out to the Robbery Unit or Crime Stoppers using the contact information above.
Sources: Ottawa Police Service, National Capital Area Crime Stoppers
