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Ottawa Police provide results of recent ‘Bait Bike’ project

03/09/2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday September 3, 2010 3:35 pm

(Ottawa)—During the month of July and August 2010, the Ottawa Police Service conducted a ‘Bait Bike’ project in the areas of the By-Ward Market, Sandy Hill, Vanier and Centertown.
During that time period, members of the Central District Unit deployed a “bait” bicycle in a public area and maintained surveillance.

As a result of this project, ten people have been arrested and charged with a variety of charges, the majority being Theft under $5000.

Area residents are asked to continue to ensure that their bicycles, as well as vehicles, are secured from any types of theft and to not leave valuables in plain view.

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CONTACT:
Sgt. Matt Skof, Central East District
Telephone: 236-1222, ext. 5348
OR
Inspector Ian Kingham, Central East District
Telephone: 613-297-8825

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www.ottawapolice.ca

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