Two suspects to be identified for dumpster, restaurant arsons in September

Ottawa Police are hoping the public can help identify two suspects involved in multiple arsons on Sept. 6 and 7.

The two people are described as white males between the ages of 40 and 50 years old. Both have stocky builds with short white or balding hair.

One of the men was wearing a black t-shirt, black running shoes and camo shorts. The other was wearing a black t-shirt, black running shoes and black shorts.

Fires on Sept. 6 and 7 in the following areas are being investigated:

• Sept. 6 at 8:21 p.m. in the 1600 block of Bank Street inside a restaurant;
• Sept. 6 at 10:29 p.m. in the 1400 block of Walkley Road inside an outdoor dumpster;
• Sept. 6 at 11:50 p.m. in the 3300 block of Paul Anka Drive inside an outdoor dumpster; and
• Sept. 7 at 6:50 a.m. in the 2400 block of Bank Street inside an outdoor dumpster.

Anyone who can identify these suspects or who witnessed these incidents is asked to contact the Arson Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 2202 or by email at arson@ottawapolice.ca.