Protect Your Property Day

Subject: Protect Your Property Day
Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 12:18:29 -0500
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Launch of the 2015 Crime Prevention Campaign Protect Your Property Day

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police is pleased to support today’s launch of the 2015 Crime Prevention Campaign by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police<http://www.oacp.on.ca/> (OACP) and its declaration of February 25 as Protect Your Property Day.

“Today, we join with police across Ontario to encourage everyone – homeowners, renters, businesses, young people and seniors, to take the time and find out how they can protect their property and avoid the financial and emotional costs of being a victim of crime,” said Staff Sergeant Donna MacNeil-Charbot of the Ottawa Police Crime Prevention Section.

Protect Your Property Day is part of the OACP’s annual crime prevention campaign, which focuses on a broad range of crimes that impact Ontario residents and businesses, including on-line fraud, identity theft and other cybercrimes, auto theft, break-and-enters, bullying, and elder abuse. A new crime prevention booklet is now available to members of the public though the OACP and police services. The booklet contains helpful crime prevention tips and information.

Today Ottawa Police officers will be at Place D’Orleans Mall, Merivale Mall and the Centretown area, reminding drivers to “Protect Your Property” by placing the “All Valuables Removed”<http://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/safety-and-crime-prevention/prevent-theft-from-vehicles.asp> information on parked vehicles.

Ottawa Police Crime Prevention information for business and homeowners is available at http://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/safety-and-crime-prevention/home-security-inspection.asp.

The OACP “Protect Your Property Protect Yourself” booklet is available at http://www.oacp.on.ca/Userfiles/Files/NewAndEvents/CrimePreventionCampaign/cp2015book.pdf

“While some types of property crime such break-and-enters are down, other crimes like online identity theft and fraud increasing,” added Staff Sergeant MacNeil-Charbot. “Police also remain concerned about the number of crimes that are never reported to police.”

The OACP campaign is made possible with the support of the following partners: Accident Support Services International Ltd., CANASA (Canadian Security Association), TitlePLUS Title Insurance (a div. of LAWPRO® – Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company), Humber College – School of Social & Community Services, Interac Association, Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation, TRACE™ Identified, VIA Rail Canada.

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Lancement de la campagne 2015 de prévention du crime, la journée « Protégez vos biens »

Ottawa – Aujourd’hui, la Police d’Ottawa est heureuse d’appuyer le lancement de l’édition 2015 de la campagne annuelle de prévention du crime de l’Association des chefs de police de l’Ontario <http://www.oacp.on.ca/> (ACPO) et sa déclaration du 25 février comme journée « Protégez vos biens ».

« Aujourd’hui, nous nous joignons aux policiers de partout à travers l’Ontario pour inviter tous et chacun – propriétaires et locataires, commerçants, jeunes gens et aînés, à prendre la peine d’apprendre comment voir à la sûreté de leurs biens afin d’éviter les coûts financiers et émotionnels d’être la victime d’un crime, » dit le sergent d’état-major Donna MacNeil-Charbot de la Section de la prévention du crime de la Police d’Ottawa.

La journée « Protégez vos biens » fait partie de la campagne annuelle de prévention du crime de l’ACPO, qui met l’accent sur une vaste gamme de crimes qui touchent les résidents et les entreprises de l’Ontario, notamment la fraude en ligne, l’usurpation d’identité et autres délits informatiques, les vols de voitures, les introductions par effraction, l’intimidation et la violence à l’endroit des personnes âgées. Un nouveau livret sur la prévention du crime est maintenant offert au public par l’entremise de l’ACPO et des services policiers. Ce livret renferme d’utiles conseils et renseignements en matière de prévention.

Aujourd’hui, des agents de la Police d’Ottawa seront présents aux centres commerciaux d’Orléans et Merivale, ainsi qu’au centre-ville, rappelant aux automobilistes de « protéger leurs biens » en distribuant de l’info sur la campagne « Objets de valeur retirés<http://www.ottawapolice.ca/fr/safety-and-crime-prevention/prevent-theft-from-vehicles.asp> » sur les véhicules stationnés.

Des renseignements sur la prévention du crime sont proposés aux entreprises et aux propriétaires par la Police d’Ottawa au http://www.ottawapolice.ca/fr/safety-and-crime-prevention/home-security-inspection.asp.

Le livret de l’ACPO intitulé « Protect Your Property, Protect Yourself » est disponible – en anglais seulement – au http://www.oacp.on.ca/Userfiles/Files/NewAndEvents/CrimePreventionCampaign/cp2015book.pdf

« Alors que certains types d’infractions contre les biens comme les introductions par effraction sont en baisse, d’autres crimes, notamment l’usurpation d’identité et la fraude en ligne, sont plus fréquents, » ajoute le sergent d’état-major MacNeil-Charbot. « La police s’inquiète aussi du nombre de délits que ne lui sont jamais signalés. »

La campagne de l’ACPO est rendue possible par l’appui des partenaires suivants : Accident Support Services International Ltd., CANASA (L’Association canadienne de la sécurité), L’assurance titre TitrePLUS (une division de LAWPRO® – Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company), Humber College – School of Social & Community Services, l’Association Interac, la Société des loteries et des jeux de l’Ontario, TRACE™ Identified, et VIA Rail Canada.

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2015-02-23

This week’s topics:

  • Distracted driving blitz – Cell phones last week.
  • Thomas G. Flanagan S.C. Scholarship.
  • Vince Bevan Bursary.

– Alex

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Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for Feb. 23
Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 15:26:07 -0500
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for February 23, 2015. Please feel free to pass it along to anyone who might be interested in reading it. Any comments, information or requests to be added to or deleted from the list may be sent to wellingtoncpc@gmail.com.

Eileen Reardon
Volunteer, Wellington Community Police Centre
613) 236-1222 x5870

NeighbourhoodWatch-2015-02-23.pdf

Looking for Suspect in Bayshore Incident

Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2015 11:23:34 -0500
Subject: Fwd: Ottawa Police – Seeking public assistance to identify male suspect in Bayshore Shopping Centre incident
From: wellingtoncpc@gmail.com

For your information and distribution.

Thank you,
Alexia Fruin

Seeking public assistance to identify male suspect in Bayshore Shopping Centre incident

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 5:15pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section is seeking public assistance to identify a male suspect in relation to an ongoing investigation.

On Monday, February 16, 2015 at approximately 7:00pm an unidentified male entered an occupied vehicle at the Bayshore Shopping Center parking garage and inappropriately touched a female in her early 20s who was the driver of the vehicle.

The male is described as possibly Middle Eastern, in his 40s, under 6’0” tall (183cm). He was dressed in black clothing, including a black balaclava and wearing white sneakers.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5944. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS), toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or downloading the Ottawa Police iOS app.

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CONTACT:
Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section
Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5944

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Scam Alert – Fake Police Fundraising

Subject: Scam alert
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2015 11:02:08 -0500
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

This week, the Ottawa Police Organized Fraud Unit received a report from a victim who received a phone call, earlier this month, from a person supposedly calling on behalf of the Ottawa Police Service and asking for money.

The caller indicated that he was raising funds on behalf of the Service for an upcoming ice fishing derby to benefit mentally challenged children and he requested payment by Credit Card.

The Ottawa Police is not fundraising or collecting donations for any such events or charities.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call Ottawa Police Service at 613-236-1222, ext.7300. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477(TIPS), toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or by downloading the Ottawa Police iOS app.


Cette semaine, l’Unité des fraudes organisées du Service de police d’Ottawa reçut un rapport faisant état d’une victime ayant été contactée, plus tôt ce mois-ci, par une personne lui téléphonant prétendument au nom de la Police d’Ottawa pour demander de l’argent.

L’appelant déclara qu’il collectait des fonds au nom du Service pour un tournoi de pêche sur glace pour venir en aide à des enfants atteints de déficience intellectuelle, et il demanda que le paiement soit réglé par carte de crédit.

La Police d’Ottawa ne s’adonne à aucune activité de financement ou de collecte de dons liée à un tel évènement ou organisme de bienfaisance.

Toute personne détenant des renseignements pertinents à cette affaire est priée de communiquer avec le Service de police d’Ottawa en composant le 236-1222, poste 7300. Vous pouvez fournir anonymement des renseignements par la voie d’Échec au crime en composant le 613-233-8477 (TIPS), sans frais au 1-800-222-8477, ou en téléchargeant gratuitement l’appli iOS de la Police d’Ottawa.

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2015-02-09

This week’s topics:

  • Scam advisory – fraudulent fund raising, see press release below.
  • Next OPS recruiting session – February 11.
  • Missing autistic man.
  • OPS 2015 draft budget – public consultations this week.

– Alex

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Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for February 9
Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2015 13:36:15 -0500
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for February 9, 2015. Please feel free to pass it along to anyone who might be interested in reading it. Any comments, information or requests to be added to or deleted from the list may be sent to wellingtoncpc@gmail.com.

Eileen Reardon
Volunteer, Wellington Community Police Centre
(613) 236-1222 x5870

NeighbourhoodWatch-2015-02-09.pdf


Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2015 13:34:38 -0500
Subject: Fwd: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society fundraising scam / Arnaque de collecte de fonds de la Société de leucémie et de lymphome
From: wellingtoncpc@gmail.com

For your information and distribution.

Thank you,
Alexia Fruin

NEWS RELEASE/COMMUNIQUÉ
Executive Services/Services de direction
474, rue Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Tel./tél. 613-236-1222
Fax: 613-760-8064
http://www.OttawaPolice.ca/

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, February 9, 2015 8:00 am

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society fundraising scam

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Organized Fraud Unit is advising the public about fraudulent solicitation using the name of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Residents have reported that throughout January 2015 – February 2015 a suspicious male has been going door-to-door collecting money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

The suspect has presented outdated pamphlets and often fraudulently re-presents himself as a paramedic, a firefighter or a police officer.

Suspect description- White male, 40’s, 6′(183 cm), athletic, clean shaved, short hair.

Ottawa Police have contacted the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society who confirmed that at this time there are no current fundraisers or upcoming race.

Citizens are encouraged to contact officials of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society directly at 416-661-9541 or 1-800-668-8326 or visit their website at http://www.llscanada.org/ verify the list of participants.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call Ottawa Police Service at 613-236-1222, ext.7300. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477(TIPS), toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or by downloading the Ottawa Police iOS app.

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CONTACT:
Media Relations Section
Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366
@OttawaPolice
http://facebook.com/OttawaPoliceService

POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE: le lundi 9 février 2015, 8 h 00

Arnaque de collecte de fonds de la Société de leucémie et de lymphome

Ottawa — L’Unité des fraudes organisées du Service de police d’Ottawa tient à aviser le public d’une sollicitation frauduleuse supposément menée au profit de la Société de leucémie et de lymphome. Des résidents ont rapporté qu’au cours du mois de janvier et jusqu’ici en février 2015, un individu suspect aurait fait du porte-à-porte pour recueillir des fonds au nom de la Société de leucémie et de lymphome du Canada.

Le suspect a présenté des dépliants périmés et se serait, à plusieurs reprises, frauduleusement présenté comme étant un ambulancier, un pompier ou un agent de police.

Signalement du suspect : homme de race blanche dans la quarantaine, mesurant 1,83 m (6 pi), carrure d’athlète, rasé de près, cheveux courts.

La Police d’Ottawa a contacté la Société de leucémie et de lymphome, qui lui a confirmé qu’elle ne mène présentement aucune campagne de financement, ni de course dans un proche avenir.

Les gens sont invités à communiquer directement avec la Société de leucémie et de lymphome en composant le 416-661-9541 ou le 1-800-668-8326, ou encore de visiter leur site web, le http://www.llscanada.org/ pour consulter leur liste de participants.

Toute personne détenant des renseignements pertinents à cette affaire est priée de communiquer avec le Service de police d’Ottawa en composant le 236-1222, poste 7300. Vous pouvez fournir anonymement des renseignements par la voie d’Échec au crime en composant le 613-233-8477 (TIPS), sans frais au 1-800-222-8477, ou en téléchargeant gratuitement l’appli iOS de la Police d’Ottawa.

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Contact:
Relations avec les médias
Téléphone: 613-236-1222, poste 5366
@OttawaPolice
http://facebook.com/OttawaPoliceService

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2015-02-02

This week’s topics:

  • Special Olympics: Polar Plunge – Registration.
  • “Quick Change Scam” – Local grocery stores robbed.
  • STEP in February – Seat belts, red lights.

– Alex

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Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for Feb. 2
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2015 14:40:37 -0500
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for February 2, 2015. Please feel free to pass it along to anyone who might be interested in reading it. Any comments, information or requests to be added to or deleted from the list may be sent to wellingtoncpc@gmail.com.

Eileen Reardon
Volunteer, Wellington Community Police Centre
(613) 236-1222 x5870

NeighbourhoodWatch-2015-02-02.pdf

Some Suspects wanted by Ottawa Police

There’s also a downtown bank robber they’re looking for, but it’s not directly relevant to our neighbourhood so have a look at http://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/News/index.aspx?newsId=eee44aa8-1eb7-4d67-9d22-edfb29c82e75 if you want to see the pictures and read the story.

– Alex


Ottawa Police looking for wanted suspect Christian Tygesen for “Quick Change Scam”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 29, 2015 9:30pm

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Fraud Section is looking for a wanted and charged man for a “Quick Change Scam” at 8 different grocery stores in Ottawa between January 6 and 15, 2015.

The man attended the stores and did the same style of Quick Change Scam. The man shows up at the cashier to purchase a small item. Once the transaction is completed, he requests change for big bills confusing and interrupting the cashier as he/she is calculating the amount.

He then takes the money out of the cashier’s hands and starts counting it himself, placing some of the bills in his pocket while the cashier is still removing bills from the register. He pursues this by placing numerous bills on the counter and tossing some into the open cash register, further distracting as he pockets more money. By the end of this “Quick Change Scam”, he has defrauded a significant amount from the unsuspecting cashier.

He attended grocery stores in the 600 block of Kirkwood Drive, 2500 block of Bank Street, 2200 block of Walkley Road, 1600 block of Heron Road, 1700 block of Merivale Road, 300 block of Carleton Avenue, 1400 block of Merivale Road and 1000 block of Cyrville Road.

The suspect has been identified by police as Christian TYGESEN, 47 years old of London (ON). He is facing a total 16 charges including Fraud under $5000.00 and Proceeds of crime not exceeding $5000.00 (see picture in link).

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Fraud Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5492. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS), toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or downloading the Ottawa Police iOS app.

CONTACT:
Media Relations Section
Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366

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Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2015-01-26

This week’s topics:

  • Elderly female arrested for illegal activities – Drug and cigarette sales.
  • Have a happy Winterlude – Parking security.
  • Community complaints work – Heavy pedestrian traffic.

– Alex

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Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for Jan. 26
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:30:06 -0500
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

Attached is the Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for January 26, 2015. Please feel free to pass it along to anyone who might be interested in reading it. Any comments, information or requests to be added to or deleted from the list may be sent to wellingtoncpc@gmail.com.

Eileen Reardon
Volunteer, Wellington Community Police Centre
(613) 236-1222 x5870

NeighbourhoodWatch-2015-01-26.pdf

Mysterious Water Meter Reader

Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:52:10 -0500
From: Sarah Livermore <sarah.livermore@hotmail.com>

Hello Champlain Park residents:

I would like to pass along information important to Champlain Park residents.

On Monday January 19, 2015: there was a young man walking along Patricia Avenue with some sort of device in his hand. He was going up to people’s houses and appeared to be reading their water meters. He was not wearing anything that indicated he was from either Hydro Ontario or Hydro Ottawa. He was not ringing doorbells of homes either. He was wearing black snow pants, a grey hoodie, and a toque with the colours of the Green Bay Packers. He was Caucasian.

I contacted Const. Dawn Neilly and she advised me that Champlain Park residents should be notified. So, if you should see someone who matches the above description, please contact the police so that they may attend and identify the male at the time, and confirm if he is indeed suspicious or if he is doing a job.

If you could also drop me an e-mail, that way I may keep track of ongoing issues in the neighbourhood.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Sarah Livermore, B.A. (Hons.), M.A.
sarah.livermore@hotmail.com

Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for 2015-01-19 Extra

Subject: Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin for Jan. 19 extra
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2015 14:33:47 -0500
From: Dawn Neilly <wellingtoncpc@gmail.com>

The Ottawa Police Service investigated a “Grandparent scam” scheme in progress and arrested an Ottawa man on Saturday, January 17, 2015 in the 1700 block of Riverside Drive.

A male suspect called the victim, an 86 year old man, last week identifying himself as his grandson, saying he was in need of money and asked for a loan of $10,000. During the week, the suspect attended the victim’s residence identifying himself as a courier who was to deliver the money to the grandson. The suspect then made arrangements for a further loan of 5,000.00$ for the grandson.

On January 17, 2015, the victim called his actual grandson informing him that the additional $5,000 was ready for him to pick up. The grandson alerted him that something was wrong as he had not made any demand for money. The grandson contacted police to report the incident.

As patrol officers attended the elderly man’s residence to speak with him, he identified the suspect who was actually attending the building that day time to pick up the additional money ($5,000.00$). The suspect was arrested.

James D. GALL, 27 years old of Ottawa, is charged with:

  • Possess proceeds of Property or Thing Obtained by crime
  • Harassment by Repeated communication with person
  • Fraud Exceeding $5000 / Specific victim
  • Attempt Fraud / Exceeding $5000

The Fraud Section wants to remind the public of fraud schemes and advises that you should be vigilant at all times over the phone and through the internet. When it comes to your money, be particularly alert.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call Ottawa Police’s Fraud Section at 613-236-1222, ext. 5433. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477(TIPS), toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or by downloading the Ottawa Police iOS app.

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Le Service de police d’Ottawa a fait enquête sur une « arnaque des grands-parents » en cours, ce qui a conduit à l’arrestation d’un homme d’Ottawa, le samedi 17 janvier 2015, dans le pâté de maisons des 1700 de la promenade Riverside.

La semaine dernière, le suspect avait téléphoné à la victime, un homme âgé de 86 ans, s’identifiant comme étant son petit-fils, se disant avoir besoin d’argent et lui demandant de lui prêter 10 000$. Durant la semaine, le suspect se rendit à la résidence de la victime, se faisant passer pour un messager chargé de livrer l’argent au petit-fils. Le suspect prit alors des dispositions pour un autre prêt de 5000$ pour le soi-disant petit-fils.

Le 17 janvier 2015, la victime téléphona à son véritable petit-fils, lui indiquant que l’autre 5000$ était prêt et qu’il pouvait passer le prendre. Le petit-fils lui signala que quelque chose n’allait pas, puisqu’il ne lui avait pas demandé d’argent. Le petit-fils communiqua avec la police pour signaler l’incident.

Lorsque des agents patrouilleurs se rendirent à la résidence de l’aîné pour lui parler, celui-ci identifia le suspect qui devait justement passer chez lui ce jour-là pour ramasser l’argent additionnel (5000$). Le suspect fut appréhendé.

James D. GALL, âgé de 27 ans d’Ottawa, est inculpé de:

  • Possession de profits ou de biens obtenus au moyen d’actes criminels
  • Harcèlement à l’endroit d’une personne en communiquant de façon répétée avec elle
  • Fraude de plus de 5000$ à l’endroit d’une victime déterminée
  • Tentative de fraude de plus de 5000$

La Section des fraudes organisées tient à rappeler aux gens certaines mesures à prendre pour ne pas être victime de diverses arnaques et conseille à tous de demeurer vigilant en tout temps, au téléphone et sur internet. En ce qui concerne votre argent, soyez particulièrement prudent.

Toute personne détenant des renseignements pertinents à cette affaire est priée de communiquer avec la Section des fraudes organisées du Service de police d’Ottawa en composant le 236-1222, poste 5433. Vous pouvez fournir anonymement des renseignements par la voie d’Échec au crime en composant le 613-233-8477 (TIPS), sans frais au 1-800-222-8477, ou en téléchargeant gratuitement l’appli iOS de la Police d’Ottawa.