Police nab duo in $10,000 theft spree across Ottawa

Ottawa Police Service (OPS) have arrested two individuals who took part in a large-scale theft operation from a number of Ottawa businesses.

On Aug. 4, officers were informed of a vehicle description with two suspects involved in thefts of cosmetics and toiletries from stores in the Stittsville area, wrote Ottawa Police Service in a press release.

While Ottawa police located the vehicle, suspects quickly abandoned the scene and officers continued their pursuit by foot.

Suspects were later located and apprehended safely, said OPS.

Recovered stolen items have been valued at over $10,000, from 13 different stores across the city.

The Ottawa arrests have led to both suspects being identified in numerous thefts in other jurisdictions across Canada, that took place over the past four months.

According to OPS, suspects are Florin Curt, 25, and Izabella Curt, 24, that have been jointly charged with:

• Theft Under $5000 x13
• Possess property or thing by crime over $5000
• Obstruct/resist a public/peace officer

While both suspects were held in custody, they have been released and will appear in court. The date has not yet been determined.

OPS is asking anyone with anonymous tips to call Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or reach out to crimestoppers.ca.