Ottawa man facing charges in connection to retail thefts, vehicle break-ins

Ottawa Police sign outside headquarters on Elgin St. in Ottawa. (CTV News Ottawa)

A 29-year-old man is facing more than 100 charges in connection to a series of thefts targeting retail stores and vehicle break-ins at parking garages between March and May across Ottawa.

The Ottawa Police Service says the alleged offences resulted in $100,000 in property stolen and damage to businesses and vehicles.

“The investigation involved numerous incidents of shoplifting, break and enters, fraud, and probation-related offences,” police said.

“Investigators allege the accused was involved in repeated thefts targeting retail stores throughout Ottawa. Several incidents also involved alleged break and enters into residential and commercial parking garages, where property and bank cards were stolen.”

Police say the arrest helped resolve 40 investigations across the city.

The accused is facing nearly 120 charges, including multiple counts of theft under $5,000, break and enter, fraudulent use of a credit card and mischief under $5,000, according to police.

“Although many of the individual incidents involved alleged thefts under $5,000, investigators believe the cumulative financial impact associated with the offences exceeded $100,000 when accounting for stolen property, related damages, and additional costs incurred by victims and property owners,” police said.

“These incidents caused significant disruption and financial loss.”

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